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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 11th, 2024
With a focus on the upcoming inflation data reports with CPI and PPI this week, the previous week was very light on data. The only relevant reports released were the non-farm payroll and U.S. trade balance data releases. Job reports are showing robust hiring numbers and the trade balance remains within expectations. There appears to be to not much to fear coming from this next round of inflation data. Lending partners are reflecting this sentiment as they continue to cut rates.
The Ultimate Home Inspection Checklist for Informed Decisions
Embarking on the journey to homeownership is an exciting venture, but it comes with its share of responsibilities.
Understanding the Basics: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Mortgages
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be an overwhelming process, especially when it comes to understanding mortgages. For many first-time homebuyers, the world of mortgages can seem complex and filled with unfamiliar terminology.
Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage If You Plan to Sell Within 5 Years
Which is better — a fixed-rate mortgage or an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? It’s a common question among home buyers and refinancing households. The answer? It depends.
Maximizing Your Profits: A Guide to Utilizing Construction Loans for Fix-and-Flip Projects
Fix-and-flip projects can be lucrative endeavors for real estate investors, but they often require a significant upfront investment. One key financial tool that savvy investors use to fund these projects is a construction loan. We will examine how you can leverage construction loans to maximize your profits in the fix-and-flip game.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 4th, 2024
A number of important consumer related data reports were released last week, giving us a clearer picture on inflation impacts and the state of the economy on a broader scale. First up, looking at the First Revision of GDP numbers, we are seeing they had fallen slightly below expectations, but still showing the economy has not deflated at all as of the result of the prior years’ repeated rate hikes.