Homebuilders are not getting a bump from lower mortgage rates

Home builders are gung-ho again thanks to dramatically lower mortgage rates. A survey of home-builder sentiment surged in October to a 20-month high......»»

Home builders are gung-ho again thanks to dramatically lower mortgage rates. A survey of home-builder sentiment surged in October to a 20-month high......»»

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 .....»»

With lower mortgage rates giving homebuilders optimism about growth, sell-side analysts are easing into more bullish territory on KB Home (NYSE: KBH) despite a mixed earnings report this week.  Latest Ratings for KBH Date.....»»

With lower mortgage rates giving homebuilders optimism about growth, sell-side analysts are easing into mo.....»»

The sentiment among US homebuilders rose in February for a 2nd month runnning exceeded all forecasts, as lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market help stabilize demand. The National Association of Hom.....»»

Even though the 30-year fixed-rate average has remained below 3 percent for the past month, the days of low rates appear to be coming to a close......»»

Once again Phoenix led the nation in home price growth, but rising mortgage interest rates are throwing a monkey wrench into homebuyers' attempts to lock in on a good deal. Here's what the experts are seeing......»»

The 30-year fixed-rate average fell for the second consecutive week, dipping to 2.73 percent......»»

There’s one reason why Americans shouldn’t necessarily fear higher rate......»»

The 30-year fixed-rate average moved slightly lower to 2.77 percent. Traders are watching to see what actions President Biden takes to address the pandemic......»»

The 30-year fixed-rate average fell to 3.23 percent, its lowest level in the 49-year history of Freddie Mac's survey......»»

The housing sector is going through a major upheaval because of the coronavirus, but that won’t necessarily translate to lower mortgage rates......»»

The housing sector is going through a major upheaval because of the coronavirus, but that won’t necessarily translate to lower mortgage rates......»»

Roberto Westbrook/Getty Images   My wife and I started shopping to refinance our mortgage when fears about COVID-19 were driving mortgage rates lower, just before the Federal Reserve cut interest rates. We didn't know if we could refina.....»»

The Federal Reserve announced it will begin buying $200 billion of mortgage-backed bonds, a move that will stabilize and likely lower mortgage rates, which moved sharply higher last week......»»

Another major drop in mortgage rates caused a massive jump in borrowers applying to refinance their home loans. The surge sent total mortgage application volume up 55.4% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association......»»

A sharp drop in mortgage interest rates has sparked a sudden and unexpected refinance boom that has lenders large and small scrambling to handle the volume......»»

"It's Utter Mayhem" - US Mortgage Rates Plunge To Record Low Rates for 30-year US mortgages plunged to a record low on Thursday, forced lower by Covid-19 fears as the US economy c.....»»

The U.S. housing market is set for its strongest spring since before the financial crisis as coronavirus sends mortgage rates lower amid the global rush for safe assets. The Treasury yields that... To view the full story, click the title link......»»