by Mortgage Blog Content | Aug 21, 2017 | Mortgage Rates
Last week’s economic readings included the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index and readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Consumer sentiment for August was reported by the University of Michigan. Weekly reports on mortgage...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Aug 14, 2017 | Mortgage Rates
Job Openings, New Jobless Claims Rise Job openings rose in June to 6.20 million as compared to May’s reading of 5.70 million job openings. Analysts said that increasing job vacancies show that employers are unable to find qualified workers. Business services,...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Aug 7, 2017 | Mortgage Rates
Last week’s economic news included readings on pending home sales, construction spending. Several reports related to employment were also posted along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Pending Home Sales Rise as Construction Spending...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Jul 31, 2017 | Mortgage Rates
Last week’s economic news included readings on new and existing home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports and an announcement by the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Jul 24, 2017 | Mortgage Rates
Last week’s economic news included releases from the National Association of Home Builders and releases from the Commerce Department on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. NAHB...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Jul 17, 2017 | Mortgage Rates
Inflation Rate Stays Flat in June Inflation was flat in June, but achieved a 0.00 percent reading as compared to May’s – 0.10 percent reading. Analysts expected a June reading of +0.10 percent reading month-to-month. The Federal Open Market Committee of...