Tag: mortgage rates
Student Loan Debt Looming as Affordability Constraints Stretch Further
July 13, 2023 by Alan Ratner
With Cash-Outs Now Dominating Refinances, Which Lenders Are Best Positioned?
May 19, 2022 by Kevin Kaczmarek
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Share of Homebuyers With Weaker Credit Profiles Bouncing Back, But Not Everywhere
February 03, 2022 by Kevin Kaczmarek
Revisiting History as Mortgage Rates Climb Higher
April 01, 2021 by Ivy Zelman & Dennis McGill
High-End Housing is Back, and For Now, It’s Outperforming
December 17, 2020 by Ryan McKeveny & Dennis McGill
Exploding Housing Demand Viewed in Different Context
December 10, 2020 by Dennis McGill
Which Mortgage Lenders Are Attracting Young Borrowers? You Might Be Surprised
November 10, 2020 by Ivy Zelman, Dennis McGill & Kevin Kaczmarek
Home Price Increases Starting to Overcome Low Mortgage Rate Benefit
October 21, 2020 by Zelman & Associates
As Housing Sentiment and Actions Often Contradict, What Factors Matter Most?
May 17, 2019 by Zelman & Associates
Last week, Fannie Mae released the results of its monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index, which is “designed to track consumers’ housing-related attitudes, intentions and perceptions.” As a research firm, we always find value in surveys, assuming ...
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Is Fear of Homeowners Trapped by Low Mortgage Rate Justified?
November 30, 2018 by Zelman & Associates
According to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, the effective rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage bottomed at approximately 3.30% in late-2012. From 2012-17, the rate was below 4.00% in 208 out of 313 weeks, or 66% of the time. With the latest ...
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