Washington State Mortgage Rates This Week : November 7, 2011

Mortgage markets improved last week as optimism for a Greek Bailout program faded, triggering a global flight-to-quality assets. Fear of a Eurozone rift outweighed positive economic remarks from the Federal Open Market Committee and an in-line U.S. jobs report. Although the Federal Reserve said the economy...

Washington State Mortgage Rates This Week : October 31, 2011

Mortgage markets moved across a wide range last week before, ultimately, finishing unchanged. The bailout of Greece both dominated headlines and dictated market direction. It was a wild ride for rate shoppers. Early in the week, mortgage rates spiked. Eurozone leaders expressed optimism that a deal for...

Washington State Mortgage Rates This Week : October 24, 2011

Mortgage markets improved last week on worries that Eurozone leaders would decline to send aid to Greece. These concerns overshadowed optimism for the U.S. economy, the result of several strong data points. Conforming rates across Washington eased, giving homeowners and rate shoppers yet another chance to...

Washington State Mortgage Rates This Week : October 16, 2011

Mortgage bonds suffered through another tough week last week as rising optimism that Eurozone leaders will “rescue” Greece plus stronger-than-expected economic data in the U.S. led bonds lower for the second straight week. Conforming and FHA mortgage rates in Washington moved sharply higher....

Washington State Mortgage Rates This Week : October 11, 2011

Mortgage markets worsened last week as safe haven buying eased and demand for mortgage-backed bonds dropped. As in most weeks since March 2011, Greece and U.S. jobs dictated market direction. Conforming mortgage rates in Washington rose last week, lifting rates off their all-time lows and causing...

Washington State Mortgage Rates This Week : October 3, 2011

Mortgage markets deteriorated last week as optimism for a Greek rescue package increased, and as U.S. consumers showed that, despite falling income levels, spending will not be slowed. As reported by the government, household income dropped in August, falling 0.1 percent and marking the first monthly dip...

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