Market Perspective

Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected retail sales data was negative for mortgage rates, and rates ended the week a little...

Overview: Over the past week, investors viewed the key labor market and inflation reports as roughly neutral overall, and mortgage rates...

Overview: Over the past week, the highly anticipated Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data matched expectations, and the...

The realities and risks of climate change for housing. Climate change is becoming a hot topic in real estate. The Mortgage Bankers...

Overview: Over the past week, two key factors were negative for mortgage rates: an upcoming reduction in Federal Reserve bond purchases...

The end of the year is approaching fast. Before you get swept up in the excitement of the holiday season, there’s one important thing left to do: business planning. A lot can change in a year, and as things evolve, your business strategy should evolve accordingly. By taking the time to set your intention for 2022, you’ll have the tools, focus, and resolve that you need to achieve new growth and success in the new year.

Overview: Over the past week, the main influence on mortgage rates was stronger-than-expected consumer spending data. The Federal Reserve...

Home price growth hits all-time high. Homebuying optimism, credit availability rise.

Overview: Over the past week, investors were mostly focused on the latest inflation data. The reading came in weaker than expected, and...

Overview: Over the past week, investors were focused on the key monthly Employment report. While its headline number revealed a...

Overview: It was a volatile week for mortgage markets, as investors evaluated comments from a series of Federal Reserve officials. In the...

Your existing customer base is your most valuable resource for finding new business. Compared to any other lead type, referrals are the most

Overview: With little major economic news and a highly anticipated Federal Reserve event coming up on Friday, it was a quiet week for...

Overview: Over the past week, investors were watching to see what effect the spread of COVID-19 would have on consumer spending....

Homebuying demand remains high, but it’s losing steam. And sellers are starting to feel it.