Higher energy costs and persistent core inflation are expected to keep borrowing costs elevated, limiting near-term upside for housing activity
Tagged: Inflation
Government-backed buyers ramp up mortgage bond purchases as Iran-driven market swings disrupt locks, pipelines, and spring homebuying activity
Energy shock tied to Strait of Hormuz disruption reverses improving borrowing conditions and raises new questions for lenders heading into spring
February economic data shows mixed signals: interest rates and mortgage yields fall, housing sales remain soft, GDP growth slows, inflation holds near 2.5–3%, and labor markets remain steady amid ongoing global and domestic uncertainties
What it means for mortgage pros as Powell talks further cut likeliness, Fed neutrality, his future at the central bank, and more
Powell points to potential inflation increases as rationale for no rate cuts as Fed board members signal openness to lower rates
Move comes amid mounting pressure, frustration from President Trump
NAR Chief Economist Yun calls lower mortgage rates ‘magic bullet’ to boost home sales
President’s April 17 social media post expresses growing impatience with Federal Reserve Board not cutting rates
"You've been lined up to be the number-one horse at the glue factory,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).