Mortgage Rates Today, Aug. 15, 2024: Retail Sales Bad for Rates
Today's retail sales data didn't do mortgage rates any favors. We'd been hoping for them to be below market expectations but they were above them.
August 15, 2024 3 MIN
Mortgage Rates Today, Aug. 14, 2024: Inflation Data Good for Rates
This morning's inflation report contained good news and (absent other factors) could send mortgage rates lower today.
August 14, 2024 3 MIN
Mortgage Rates Today Aug. 12, 2024 — Inflation Back in Focus
Mortgage rates have steadied since last week's roller coaster. But another important report is about to be published that could again take rates for a ride.
August 12, 2024 5 MIN
Mortgage Rates Aug. 5, 2024 - Rates Fall to 16-Month Lows
Mortgage rates just dropped to 16-month lows. Here what happened and what mortgage shoppers should know.
August 5, 2024 3 MIN
Mortgage Rates Outlook, July 29, 2024 — Fed and Employment in Focus
Two highly significant events this week have the potential to set mortgage rates moving up or down for months to come.
July 29, 2024 4 MIN
Housing Inventory Finally Crosses 2020 Levels. Time to Buy Before Prices Rise?
Housing inventory is hitting 4-year highs. Higher mortgage rates have gone from a curse to a blessing. Is it time to buy?
July 23, 2024 5 MIN
Mortgage Rates Outlook July 22, 2024 — Key Inflation Report Friday
The Fed could look to cut rates in September, but only if inflation numbers cooperation, some of which come out Friday.
July 22, 2024 4 MIN
Mortgage Rates Outlook, July 15, 2024 — What Is the 'Trump Trade'?
The latest inflation reading could spell better times for mortgage rates. But the Trump assassination attempt could swing rates higher this week due to the "Trump Trade."
July 15, 2024 4 MIN
