The Mortgage Bankers Association is expecting a 19% increase in total mortgage origination volume by 2024, from 4.4 million loans in 2023. Mike Fratantoni, MBA's Chief Economist, predicts a mild recession in early 2024 due to higher interest rates, tighter credit conditions, and a depletion of pandemic-era savings. Despite the expected recession, the MBA expects the national housing prices to grow...
Mortgage rates have risen significantly in the past year, going from around 3% to nearly 8%, causing many potential home buyers to question when rates will drop again. Factors such as the Federal Reserve, inflation, supply and demand, and Federal Reserve monetary policy have all had an effect on mortgage rate movement. As of October 11, 2023, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 7.83%, the highest...
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Mortgage Rates and Inflation: Past, Present, and the Future If you want to buy a house this year, you're probably keeping a close eye on mortgage rates. Because mortgage rates influence what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is such a big concern right now – it's a good time to look at where mortgage rates have been historically compared to where they are currently....
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