Analysis and Data

Powell 'Looking Out The Window' As Fed Holds Rates

“We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance,” Powell told reporters at Wednesday's press conference

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Consumer Confidence Backslides In January

Outlook on present, future turns a bit more glum, particularly among younger age groups

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Mortgage Applications Decline As Rates Stay Elevated

MBA expects "gradual pick up in purchase activity in the coming months" — pending a big "if"

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National Home Prices To Continue Cooling Trend

Updated indices, economists say regional factors to determine fate of affordability

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Signs Point To Consumer Spending Slowdown

Borrowers pay down mortgage debt in December, shy away from buying new homes, analysis finds

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Cash-Out Refinancers Reduce Debt, Boost Credit Scores

CFPB follow-up report examines borrower tendencies when they tap home equity with refinancing

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Existing-Home Sales See Quickest Climb Since Last February

Median home prices remain at record high, sales near-30-year low

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Mortgage Rates Down After Five Weeks Of Increases

After new administration’s ingress, 30-year FRM average dips under 7% again

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High Home Prices Not Translating To Higher Seller Profits

Average profit margins decline for second year in a row, with Florida sellers hit hardest

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Investor Loans
Cash And Desperation To Drive Home Sales This Year

Fannie Mae lowered its 2025 originations forecast by 2.5%, and total home sales forecast by 2.25%, this week.

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