Falling mortgage rates boost homebuilder confidence, but not new construction

Mortgage rates have been falling sharply over the last three months, which should be incredibly positive for the housing market, but so far reaction has been muted in both home sales and new home construction......»»

U.S. homebuilding increased more than expected in November and permits for future home construction surged to a 12-1/2-year high as lower mortgage rates continue to boost the housing market and support the broader economy......»»

U.S. homebuilding increased more than expected in November and permits for future home construction surged to a 12-1/2-year high as lower mortgage rates continue to boost the housing market and support the broader economy......»»

U.S. homebuilding rebounded in October and permits for future home construction jumped to a more than 12-year high, pointing to strength in the housing market amid lower mortgage rates......»»

Lenders extended $700 billion of home loans in the July-to-September quarter, the most in 14 years, according to industry research group Inside Mortgage Finance......»»

Lenders extended $700 billion of home loans in the July-to-September quarter, the most in 14 years, according to industry research group Inside Mortgage Finance......»»

Lenders extended $700 billion of home loans in the July-to-September quarter, the most in 14 years, according to industry research group Inside Mortgage Finance......»»

Builder confidence in the single-family market jumped three points in October to 71 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index......»»

Falling mortgage rates, low unemployment and rising wages have sent many homebuilder stocks to their 52 week highs. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks I.....»»

Mortgage loan rates on a 30-year fixed-rate loan dropped last week and home mortgage refinancing posted a second consecutive double-digit increase......»»

U.S. homebuilding surged to more than a 12-year high in August as both single- and multi-family housing construction accelerated, suggesting that lower mortgage rates were finally providing a boost to the struggling housing market......»»

U.S. homebuilding surged to more than a 12-year high in August as both single- and multi-family housing construction accelerated, suggesting that lower mortgage rates were finally providing a boost to the struggling housing market......»»

U.S. homebuilding surged to more than a 12-year high in August as both single- and multi-family housing construction increased, suggesting that lower mortgage rates were finally providing a boost to the struggling housing market......»»

A sharp drop in mortgage rates in August was clearly behind the confidence in September, but rates have since reversed......»»

Falling mortgage rates and strong employment drove consumer confidence in housing to a record high in July, according to a monthly index from Fannie Mae......»»

No.1 U.S. homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit and revenue on Tuesday, as lower home prices and declining mortgage rates whetted buyer appetite......»»

Homebuilder confidence rose slightly in July but fell below estimates. CNBC's Diana Olick reports on why the confidence isn't higher......»»

For the first time in 2019, sentiment among US homebuilders dropped in June signaling that lower mortgage rates are failing to give the housing market a sustained boost amid property prices that remain out of reach for many buyers. The headline .....»»

Sales of new U.S. homes climbed 4.9 percent in February, an indication that falling mortgage rates have given a boost to demand from buyers......»»

Sales of new U.S. homes climbed 4.9 percent in February, an indication that falling mortgage rates have given a boost to demand from buyers......»»