Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen capped a week of rising expectations about an imminent interest rate increase by explicitly supporting a hike in mid-March if U.S. economic progress persists. There would have to be a major disruption with an economic report, or politically, over the next week, for ... » Learn More about Fed Will Move Rate Higher Sooner, Rather Than Later
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Trump Already at Work – Suspends FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction
[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md="12"] HUD announced 1 hour after President Trump was sworn in that the recent reduction of the FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums(MIP) has been suspended. This falls in line with what I indicated could happen in my blog FHA Drops Mortgage Insurance Rates – But ... » Learn More about Trump Already at Work – Suspends FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction
Fed Increases Rate 1/4% – Mortgage Rates Jump
The Federal Reserve increased their overnight Fed Funds rate by .25% to .50-.75%. The bond market seemed more concerned about Fed Chair Janet Yellen's press conference, and if the Fed is behind the curve, and moving too slow. Yellen indicated that they are planning three more rate adjustments in ... » Learn More about Fed Increases Rate 1/4% – Mortgage Rates Jump
Primary Mortgage Market Survey Shows the Parabolic Increase in Rates Across Entire Yield Curve
If you are in the Los Angeles area, have any questions or real estate sales or financing needs, feel free in contacting me. Ron Henderson GRI, RECS, CIAS President/Broker Multi Real Estate Services, Inc. Gov’t Affairs Chair – California Association of Mortgage ... » Learn More about Primary Mortgage Market Survey Shows the Parabolic Increase in Rates Across Entire Yield Curve
Conforming Loan Limit Increased the First Time in 10 Years
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today increased the conforming loan limits for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae from $417,000 to $424,100. This is the first time the loan limit climbed above $417,000 in 10 years. The baseline loan limit was established by the Housing and Economic Recovery ... » Learn More about Conforming Loan Limit Increased the First Time in 10 Years