Homebuyers ‘need a bit of a reset,’ Fed chair Jerome Powell declares

Jerome Powell on Wednesday acknowledged the tough situation buyers now find themselves in, adding that “We need to get back to a place where supply and demand are back together.” Continue reading

Fed’s biggest rate hike in 28 years might not further impact mortgages

After bond market sell-off Friday and Monday, investors take Fed’s 75 basis-point rate hike in stride. “The Fed managed to hint at today’s move,” said the CEO of one capital markets advisory firm. Continue reading

Mortgage rates surge past 6% on fears of Fed tightening

Dramatic inflation reading fuels speculation that Federal Reserve policymakers will implement drastic 75-basis point interest rate hike Wednesday. Continue reading

Mortgage rates under pressure again with inflation at 40-year high

Bond market investors wary that Fed will be forced to implement drastic 75-basis point rate hike in June or July. Continue reading

Mortgage demand drops to 22-year low as rates rebound: MBA survey

As Fed embarks on “quantitative tightening,” interest rates could come under renewed pressure. Continue reading

Lumber prices sawed in half in 2nd pandemic-era plunge

The price of lumber has taken another dramatic downturn, just the latest wild swing for builders in the cost of home construction. Continue reading

Homebuyer mortgage demand falls even as rates ease from 2022 highs

Economic uncertainty and stock market volatility may have helped drive 12 percent decline in purchase mortgage applications. Continue reading