The Fed left rates unchanged at today's FOMC meeting. They said that the case for a rate increase has strengthened, but decided to wait for further evidence. There were 3 dissenters - Rosengren, Mester, and George, the most since December 2014. This could set up a hike in December. The Fed's Dots ... » Learn More about Fed Keeps Rates Alone – For Now – Good For HELOCs and Most ARMs
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Interest Rates Drop – Fed On Hold (again)
A combination of weak job numbers, mixed economic indicators, and the potential Britain exit of the European Union (BREXIT), has put the Federal Reserve on hold to increase the Fed Funds Rate. Internationally some countries interest rates have gone negative. That means if you put money into a ... » Learn More about Interest Rates Drop – Fed On Hold (again)
Mortgage Rates Drop – Employment Numbers Stink
Interest rates dropped like a rock today. Right when the Federal Reserve was talking up a fed rate increase, the employment numbers came in way below the consensus. The 38,000 created jobs in May was forecast to be 162,000. More numbers to digest: The Labor Department also reported Friday that ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Drop – Employment Numbers Stink
Small Business Financial Workshop Tuesday
5 Critical Financial Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know presented by the Economic & Financial Education Council. My presentation "Self Employed and Qualifying for a Mortgage" will be a segment of the workshop. Tuesday August 18 6pm 18118 Sherman Way Reseda, CA in the Bank of America ... » Learn More about Small Business Financial Workshop Tuesday
Ouch ! Rates Have Jumped !
Interest rates have broken out of technical areas today. This chart of the 10 year note correlates with the direction of mortgage rates. Over the past 3 days we've seen a 1/4% increase in rates, and over the 2 months it's up 3/4%. This will hurt potential buyers to qualify for loans, but also drive ... » Learn More about Ouch ! Rates Have Jumped !