Home Affordability Threatened By Friday’s Jobs Report
February 2, 2012 by Rita Kerins · Leave a Comment
It’s a risky time to be without a locked mortgage rate — especially with the pending release of January’s Non-Farm Payrolls report.
Home Affordability Set To Worsen On Thursday’s Retail Sales Data
January 11, 2012 by Rita Kerins · Leave a Comment
Consumer spending continues to rise nationwide, fueled by jobs growth and a rosier outlook for the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for mortgage rate shoppers, it may also lead to higher mortgage rates later this week.
Friday’s Jobs Report Represents A Big Risk To Low Mortgage Rates
December 1, 2011 by Rita Kerins · Leave a Comment
At 8:30 AM ET Friday, the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its November Non-Farm Payrolls report. Have you been floating a mortgage rate? It may be time to lock.
More Risk To Home Affordability : Friday’s Jobs Report
November 2, 2011 by Rita Kerins · Leave a Comment
Within the next 48 hours, mortgage rates may get bouncy. The Federal Open Market Committee will adjourn from a 2-day meeting and October’s Non-Farm Payrolls report is due for release. Of the two market movers, it’s the Non-Farm Payrolls report that may cause the most damage.
A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Friday’s Jobs Report
October 6, 2011 by Rita Kerins · Leave a Comment
Mortgage rates are prepped to make big moves in the next 36 hours. Is it time for you to call in your rate lock?
A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Friday’s Jobs Report
October 6, 2011 by Rita Kerins · Leave a Comment
Mortgage rates are prepped to make big moves in the next 36 hours. Is it time for you to call in your rate lock?
As Jobs Tally Fades, Mortgage Rates Fall
September 7, 2011 by Rita Kerins · Leave a Comment
The U.S. economy is no longer adding new jobs.
With The Jobs Report Looming, Mortgage Rates May Rise
September 1, 2011 by Rita Kerins · Leave a Comment
If you’re shopping for a mortgage rate, today may be a good day to lock one down. That’s because Friday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Non-Farm Payrolls report for August 2011.


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