Analysis and Data
Federal Reserve Bank of NY’s Center for Microeconomic Data survey reveals short-term inflation expectations increased among those surveyed.
Number slightly higher than expected, contradicting recession predictions.
Redfin reported that competition is easing in the housing market as mortgage rates and prices hit a tipping point.
More than a quarter of single-family homes bought by investors in the first quarter of 2022.
Over the last two weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped by half a percent, as concerns about a potential recession continue to loom.
Fannie Mae index shows pessimism among buyers and sellers
As of May 19, the share of median income required to make the P&I payment had climbed to 33.7%, just shy of the 34.1% high reached in July 2006.
A primer on conforming mortgages and virtual currency
Rates fell for second-straight week, but purchase applications hurt by low inventory and affordability challenges.
A summary and review of key economic data from June that affects the mortgage & real estate industry.