Jan 19, 20222 minRetail Sales Retreat, Housing Starts RiseSince the start of the year, concerns about higher inflation have been negative for mortgage markets. While there was no significant...
Jan 12, 20222 minInflation SurgesOverview: Over the past week, the major economic data revealed that both wage increases and overall inflation rose slightly more than...
Jan 11, 20221 minUnder Pressure: Inflationary Pressures Impact Homebuying and Selling PlansThe December 15 Fed meeting minutes stated that, “it may become warranted to increase the federal funds rate sooner or at a faster pace...
Jan 5, 20222 minManufacturing Slows as Labor Market Remains TightUnrelated to any specific news, mortgage rates climbed steadily during the first few days of the new year and ended at the highest levels...