Mortgage Market Update 6-28-21
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Mortgage refinance demand has increased from last week, as some fear the end of super-low rates is near. The rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances rose to the highest level in a month, but applications rose 3% last week from the previous week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. Mortgage applications to purchase a home increased by 1% from the previous week and were 14% lower than a year ago.
A key inflation indicator that the Federal Reserve uses to set policy rose 3.4% in May, the fastest increase since the early 1990s, according to the Commerce Department. There was no significant impact on the market. The stock market posted mostly solid gains, while government bond yields were moderately higher. Fed officials continue to insist that they see the current situation as temporary, and are likely to abate as conditions return to normal.
Continual floating of longer-term and brand new files, while locking interest rates in time for closing loans, is recommended.
Economic Calendar
| Report | Period | Estimate | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date: Tue. Jun. 29 | |||
| S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index | Apr | NA | Moderate |
| Consumer Confidence | Jun | 118.8 | Moderate |
| Date: Wed. Jun. 30 | |||
| Pending Home Sales | May | 0.8% | Moderate |
| ADP National Employment Report | Jun | 475K | High |
| Chicago PMI | Jun | 72 | Moderate |
| Date: Thu. Jul. 01 | |||
| Jobless Claims (Initial) | 6/26 | 389K | Moderate |
| ISM Index | Jun | 61 | High |
| Date: Fri. Jul. 02 | |||
| Non-farm Payrolls | Jun | 600K | High |
| Unemployment Rate | Jun | 5.7% | High |
| Hourly Earnings | Jun | 0.4% | High |
| Average Work Week | Jun | 35.0 | Moderate |
Today’s Rate
Daily rate based on: SFR/Primary/LTV60/FICO 780/Purchase
IMPORTANT: Advertised rates were valid and effective as of the date reflected above, are for informational purposes only, and are subject to change without notice.
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