Job growth boomed in March at the fastest pace since last summer, as stronger economic growth and an aggressive vaccination effort contributed to a surge in hospitality and construction jobs, the Labor Department reported Friday. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 916,000 for the month while the unemployment rate fell to 6%.
Mortgage applications to purchase a home fell 2% for the week, but are 39% higher than a year ago. Record-low inventory is pushing home-price growth even higher. The housing market is in desperate need of more inventory to cool price growth and preserve affordability.
The Fed will not be purchasing mortgage-backed-securities today while the bond market is on a shortened day due to observing Good Friday.
With interest rates still at multi-year lows, lock rates are recommended for approved files, as well as paying attention to the market.
Economic Calendar
Report
Period
Estimate
Impact
Date: Mon. Apr 05
ISM Services Index
Mar
58.5
Moderate
Date: Thu. Apr 08
Jobless Claims (Initial)
4/3
699K
Moderate
Date: Fri. Apr 09
Producer Price Index (PPI)
Mar
0.5%
Moderate
Core Producer Price Index (PPI)
Mar
0.3%
Moderate
Today’s Rate
Apr. 02, 2021
Conforming Loan
Loan Term (Yr)
Rate (%)
APR (%)
30yr Fixed
2.875%
2.942%
15yr Fixed
2.125%
2.192%
High Balance Loan
Loan Term (Yr)
Rate (%)
APR (%)
30yr Fixed
2.875%
2.942%
15yr Fixed
2.125%
2.192%
Jumbo Loan
Loan Term (Yr)
Rate (%)
APR (%)
30yr Fixed
3.125%
3.192%
Daily rate based on: SFR/Primary/LTV60/FICO 780/Purchase
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