Fannie Mae forecasters say the Federal Reserve’s decision on how high and long to keep rates up presents “a major risk over the next year,” with a question of a downturn more a matter of “when” than “if.” Continue reading
Rates for mortgages backed by Fannie and Freddie continue to ease despite Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s tough talk on inflation, but liquidity issues put pressure on bigger loans. Continue reading
While Fed policymakers currently see the need for two more rate hikes this year, some economists think the economy will continue to cool without further tightening. Continue reading
The impact of high housing costs is expected to fall out of inflation, giving cover for the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates, economists said. But there are still warning signs. Continue reading
With home prices and mortgage rates showing few signs of easing, only 19 percent of Americans thought May was a good time to buy. Continue reading
Some Fed policymakers say even if they skip hiking rates next week to assess the latest inflation data, that doesn’t mean they’re ready to pause altogether. Continue reading
Friday’s strong jobs report renews worries that the Federal Reserve is not done hiking rates to combat inflation as policymakers face June 14 decision to “hike, skip or pause.” Continue reading
Purchase loan applications fell by a seasonally adjusted 4 percent last week as mortgage rates surged on debt ceiling and inflation worries. Continue reading
Federal inflation data showed rent inflation dropped in April, about a year after rent growth rapidly slowed. Three economists explain why it took so long for that to happen and what that means for the future of the rental market. Continue reading
Fannie Mae economists say “extraordinarily tight” inventories of existing homes driven by mortgage lock-in effect has shifted demand toward new homes. Continue reading