Along with May's housing numbers, the newly released higher-than-expected leading economic indicators also point to a strong third quarter for housing. |
Although inching upwards, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate for the month of July was lower than the annual averages since our survey began in 1971. |
Although mortgage rates are beginning to rise, we have yet to experience much of a slow down in the housing market. |
Although mortgage rates by and large are higher than they were at the start of the year, they've only risen about 1 percentage point since hitting a four-decade low in June of 2004. |
Although mortgage rates have risen for the second week running, the long-term figures are still only about 50 basis points higher than they were at the start of the year, ... This may have slowed the refinance market a little, but refinancing continues to make up about half of all applications for mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. |
Although mortgage rates have risen for the second week running, the long-term figures are still only about 50 basis points higher than they were at the start of the year. This may have slowed the refinance market a little, but refinancing continues to make up about half of all applications for mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. |
Although mortgage rates have risen in the last two weeks, they are still below last year's annual average of about 7 percent and well below 2000's average of 8 percent, ... The current rising rates will dull the edge of the refinancing market, but there remain homeowners who have put off refinancing for one reason or another who may now rush to their lender to take advantage of current rates. |
Although mortgage rates have risen in the last two weeks, they are still below last year's annual average of about 7 percent and well below 2000's average of 8 percent. The current rising rates will dull the edge of the refinancing market, but there remain homeowners who have put off refinancing for one reason or another who may now rush to their lender to take advantage of current rates. |
Although mortgage rates rose this week, they are still about one percent lower than they were at this time last year, which has led to the current frenzy of refinancing, |
Although mortgage rates rose this week, they are still about one percent lower than they were at this time last year, which has led to the current frenzy of refinancing. |
Although mortgage rates slipped a little again this week, I do see rates trending upward over the year. |
Although mortgage rates ticked up this week, the 30-year mortgage rate -- apart from a brief two-week stint in March -- has stayed below six percent all year. As a result, the housing industry is likely headed for another record-breaking year. |
Although mortgage rates will rise this year, we expect the 2005 annual average will be below levels recorded just three years ago. |
Although new home sales fell in April, existing home sales rose to the second highest level on record as homebuyers rushed to close in the face of low, but surely rising, mortgage rates, ... Current mortgage rates are now a full point above where they were last year, and almost half a point higher than they were last month. |
Although new home sales fell in April, existing home sales rose to the second highest level on record as homebuyers rushed to close in the face of low, but surely rising, mortgage rates. Current mortgage rates are now a full point above where they were last year, and almost half a point higher than they were last month. |