Yesterday’s average mortgage rates matched the lowest level we’ve seen in three years, according to this morning’s industry headlines.
A paradox of the mortgage markets is that bad news in the world can bring good news for our clients in the form of lower rates. This week’s rate retreat is due in part to the market’s uncertainty around the coronavirus. As the situation stabilizes, rates will likely bounce up again.
Meanwhile, if you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to refinance, access your home’s equity for cash, pay your loan off sooner or even purchase a home, this may be the time for you.
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Now The Market Report . . .
The Fed left rates unchanged this week, as was expected. Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank would adjust policy as needed to support 2% inflation.
The deadly coronavirus that started in China continues to spread. Concerns over the economic costs of the outbreak have helped push mortgage rates to 4-month lows.
Consumer confidence jumped in January as the job market outlook improved. The data showed 49% of consumers think jobs are “plentiful,” up from 46.5%.
New home sales fell unexpectedly in December, held down by a shortage of more affordable homes. However, lower mortgage rates supported the overall housing market.
Pending home sales dropped 4.9% in December over November, as the supply of homes hit a record low. Inventory is leanest on the low end, where demand is strongest.
Tight inventory continues to drive home prices higher. Nationally, prices increased 3.5% annually in Nov, up from 3.2% in Oct, according to the Case-Shiller index.
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This week’s potential market moving reports are:
Monday, February 3rd: ISM Manufacturing Index, Construction Spending
Tuesday, February 4th: Factory Orders
Wednesday, February 5th: MBA Applications, ADP Employment Report
Thursday, February 6th: Weekly Jobless Claims
Friday, February 7th: National Employment Data
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