Non-Farm Payrolls

Home Affordability Threatened By Friday’s Jobs Report

by David Lukas February 2, 2012

It’s a risky time to be without a locked mortgage rate — especially with the pending release of January’s Non-Farm Payrolls report.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 30, 2012

by David Lukas January 30, 2012

Conforming mortgage rates rallied from Wednesday through Friday’s close, ending the week near all-time lows set earlier this year.

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Home Affordability Set To Worsen On Thursday’s Retail Sales Data

by David Lukas January 11, 2012

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.

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Friday’s Jobs Report Represents A Big Risk To Low Mortgage Rates

by David Lukas December 1, 2011

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.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : November 28, 2011

by David Lukas November 28, 2011

Expect mortgage rates to be volatile this week. Your quoted mortgage rates could vary by as much as a quarter-percent from day-to-day.

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More Risk To Home Affordability : Friday’s Jobs Report

by David Lukas November 2, 2011

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.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : October 31, 2011

by David Lukas October 31, 2011

Mortgage markets moved across a wide range last week before, ultimately, finishing unchanged. The bailout of Greece both dominated headlines and dictated market direction.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : October 11, 2011

by David Lukas October 12, 2011

Mortgage markets worsened last week as safe haven buying eased and demand for mortgage-backed bonds dropped. As in most weeks since March 2011, Greece and U.S. jobs dictated market direction.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : October 11, 2011

by David Lukas October 11, 2011

Mortgage markets worsened last week as safe haven buying eased and demand for mortgage-backed bonds dropped. As in most weeks since March 2011, Greece and U.S. jobs dictated market direction.

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A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Friday’s Jobs Report

by David Lukas October 6, 2011

Mortgage rates are prepped to make big moves in the next 36 hours. Is it time for you to call in your rate lock?

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