Posts covering Things That Change Mortgage Rates

03May2013

Mortgage Rates Unexpectedly Spike On April Jobs Numbers, Jobless Rate

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Mortgage rates are spiking as Wall Street bets *with* the economy instead of against it. April's jobs report was exceptionally stronger-than-expected.

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05Apr2013

Mortgage Rates Make Big Improvement After March 2013 Jobs Report

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The March 2013 jobs report missed big on Wall Street expectations. Mortgage rates are improving right now. Act, and lock your mortgage rate.

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04Jan2013

Mortgage Rates Respond Poorly To December 2012 Jobs Report

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The U.S. jobs market continues to expand. It's good for the economy, but bad for mortgage rates. Rates have now retreated to a 4-month high.

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05Oct2012

Strong Jobs Report Moves U.S. Mortgage Rates Higher

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The U.S. economy added jobs for the 24th straight month in September. The news pushed mortgage rates higher, off their all-time lows of 3.36%.

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14Sep2012

QE3 : A Push-Pull Relationship With Mortgage Rates

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This month's CPI shows inflation in control. The Fed's $40 billion per month QE3 program may jeopardize that, however. It's a race against the clock.

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