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U.S. mortgage rates hold steady near 3-year low

U.S. mortgage rates nudged up again, yet still remain near a three-year low mark, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 3.49 percent for the week ending Feb. 20 — a slight bump from last week’s rate of 3.47 percent. A y.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 24th, 2020

US mortgage rates steady to higher with 30-year loan at 3.02%

While economists expect modest increases in home-loan rates this year, they likely will remain low while the F.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMar 4th, 2021

Mortgage rates stuck in neutral amid economic uncertainty

The 30-year fixed-rate average hasn’t moved in three weeks, holding steady at 2.73 percent......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 11th, 2021

Mortgage rates level off one week after sinking to another record low

The 30-year fixed-rate average held steady at 2.71 percent. It hasn't been above 3 percent since July......»»

Category: topSource: washpostDec 13th, 2020

Bank of England scenario shows U.K. economy falling 14% this year

A Bank of England scenario published alongside its decision to keep interest rates at 0.1% and hold its quantitative easing program steady shows the U.K. economy falling 14% this year. The scenario shows unemployment spiking to 8% and CPI falling to 0.6%......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2020

Fed policymakers cautiously optimistic on U.S. economy despite new risks, minutes show

Federal Reserve policymakers were cautiously optimistic about their ability to hold interest rates steady this year, minutes of the central bank's last policy meeting showed, even as they acknowledged new risks caused by the coronavirus outbreak......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 19th, 2020

Fed expects interest rates to hold steady for "a time," minutes reveal

In December, the FOMC voted unanimously to hold the benchmark federal funds rate steady at 1.5 percent to 1.75 this year......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJan 3rd, 2020

Mortgage rates ease heading into the new year

The 30-year fixed-rate average has been on a steady climb the past few months but remains well below where it was a year ago......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 2nd, 2020

U.S. mortgage rates rise after 3-week hold

U.S. mortgage rates experienced a slight uptick this week, following three weeks of stability, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 3.73 percent for the week ending Dec. 12 — up from 3.68 percent last week. A year ago, mortga.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 16th, 2019

Fed keeps rates on hold, points to "favorable" economic outlook next year

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs will not change anytime soon, with moderate economic growth and historically low unemployment expected to persist through the 2020 presidential election......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 11th, 2019

Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid "favorable" economic outlook

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 11th, 2019

Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid "favorable" outlook

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 11th, 2019

Week ahead: The Fed, the UK votes, and tariff watching

Despite a surprisingly strong November payrolls report, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady next week following three rate cuts this year. Conway G. Gittens has the week ahead......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersDec 7th, 2019

Mortgage rates hold steady, but economists say don’t expect that to last

Mixed economic data meant that interest rates on home loans remained unchanged this week......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 5th, 2019

U.S. mortgage rates have slight increase

U.S. mortgage rates are holding steady for a second week, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 3.68 percent for the week ending Nov. 27 — a slight increase from 3.66 percent last week. A year ago, mortgage rates stood at 4.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 2nd, 2019

U.S. mortgage rates holding steady

U.S. mortgage held steady this week, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 3.65 percent for the week ending Oct. 3, up just slightly from 3.64 percent last week. A year ago, mortgage rates stood at 4.71 percent. Low mortgage .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 7th, 2019

Under pressure, BPA cuts costs, keeps rates in check

The Bonneville Power Administration will hold rates steady in the two-year period beginning in October. The agency called it a sign off progress in an effort to control costs and hang onto customers when contracts come up in 2028. An official at the.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 26th, 2019

Asian shares slip on mixed U.S. earnings, ECB rate hold

Asian share prices dropped on Friday following mixed U.S. earnings reports and after the European Central Bank unexpectedly held interest rates steady, while the euro held above two-year lows struck overnight......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 26th, 2019

Economic Report: Mortgage rates hold steady at long-time lows, good news for borrowers

Rates for home loans didn’t change much in a week when financial markets saw a lot of action, but by sticking near their lowest levels of the past few years, they’re providing a tailwind for buyers......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 12th, 2019

Economic Report: Mortgage rates hold near 2-year lows but veterans will soon pay more

Rates for home loans rose slightly even as Washington struggled to be fair to older generations of veterans without passing the tab to younger ones......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 5th, 2019

U.S. mortgage rates continue three-week hold

U.S. mortgage rates held form this week and remain near their two-year low point, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 3.84 percent for the week ending June 20, a slight change from 3.82 percent last week. A year ago, mor.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 24th, 2019