New research shows how rising construction, labor, and financing costs are making it harder and more expensive to build new homes.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is due to speak at the Jackson Hole economic policy symposium at 10 a.m. Eastern. What he says could move mortgage rates significantly.
Mortgage rates dodged a bullet as yesterday's key economic reports failed to surprise. Today's reports almost never make waves.
Parts of the U.S. economy have real vulnerabilities. But that doesn’t necessarily mean mortgage rates are headed sharply higher.
Today brings the latest edition of the Fed's favorite inflation report.
Consumer confidence is one of those economic reports that can affect mortgage rates appreciably but often doesn't.
Fannie Mae reportedly dismissed roughly a dozen senior officials in a sudden leadership shakeup. Here’s what it could mean for mortgage rates, availability, and market stability.
Let's hope some good news emerges today. Otherwise, mortgage rates might have a difficult Monday.