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October 9, 2017 in Economic News
The U.S. economy unexpectedly was in negative territory for job creation in September. What does that mean for home buyers?
September 27, 2017 in Economic News
New-home sales for August were unexpectedly lower, says the Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development.
September 18, 2017 in Economic News
Equifax is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Where did the credit bureaus come from, anyway, and how did they get so much of your information?
September 8, 2017 in Economic News
Equifax data breach sparks firestorm of consumer concerns 143 million. That's how many U.S. consumers are potentially affected by a data breach of consumer credit reporting agency Equifax. Nearly two-thirds of the adult U.S. population. The disturbing thing about the latest breach — in what seems to be a neverending stream of breaches — is that thieves had […]
August 17, 2017 in Economic News Real Estate News
Started homes dropped slightly in July, which doesn't help the home buyer's plight: not enough homes to buy.
August 3, 2017 in Economic News Mortgage News
The economy is heating up, and the Fed is on a firm rate-hike schedule. So why aren't consumer mortgage rates rising? Analysis and advice.
July 20, 2017 in Economic News Real Estate News
New construction home building is showing signs of life. Still, home builders admit severe challenges to building, and demand outstrips supply.
July 13, 2017 in Economic News Mortgage News
Mortgage rates bumped up again this week, breaking a nearly 2-month journey below 4%. Is it time to capture still-low rates?
July 6, 2017 in Economic News Mortgage News Mortgage Rates Now
Mortgage rates bumped up this week, but maintain their 7-week streak below 4%. Is it time to capture one of history's lowest rates?
June 20, 2017 in Economic News Real Estate News
New construction is showing signs of weakness after the third straight month of declines. Are deals about to re-appear in the marketplace?
June 15, 2017 in Economic News Mortgage News Mortgage Rates Now
For the second week in a row, mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels of the year. It presents another opportunity for mortgage shoppers.
June 8, 2017 in Economic News Mortgage News Mortgage Rates Now
For the second week in a row, mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels of the year. It presents another opportunity for mortgage shoppers.
June 2, 2017 in Economic News
The May Non-Farm Payrolls report shows weakness in the economy. But is it enough to deter the Fed from its rate hike plans?
May 5, 2017 in Economic News
The April Non-Farm Payrolls report gives the Federal Reserve the fuel it needs to raise rates again in June. The job market is back on track.
April 24, 2017 in Economic News Mortgage Rates Now
France's exit from the EU, or "Frexit", could spur financial turmoil and lower mortgage rates. The French election could be the first step in that process.
April 7, 2017 in Economic News
The March Non-Farm Payrolls report was "bad". But that means mortgage rates are dropping. How to get a lower rate when economic reports are weaker than expected.
March 10, 2017 in Economic News
The February Non-Farm Payrolls report all but locked in a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in March. Should you lock your mortgage rate? Insight and analysis.
February 3, 2017 in Economic News
The January Non-Farm Payrolls report shows how important inflation data is for mortgage rates. Job growth was strong, while wages lagged, helping rates.
January 6, 2017 in Economic News
The December Non-Farm Payrolls report shows the fastest wage growth in nearly seven years. Inflation worries abound, and that's pushing up mortgage rates.
December 2, 2016 in Economic News
The November Non-Farm Payrolls report shows a slowdown in wage growth. Inflation fears abate; mortgage rates drop.
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2017 Conforming, FHA, & VA Loan Limits
Mortgage loan limits for every U.S. county, as published by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
