Grim news for the economy could be good news for you if you’re looking to refinance or buy a home!
A Re-run You’ll Like: Mortgage Rates Continue Record-Low Trend
by Rebecca Carter on September 1, 2011 in Mortgage Rates
Bernanke Speculated to Take Additional Measures to Stimulate Economy – Market Update
by Kristen Curzytek on August 22, 2011 in Market Update
U.S. Treasuries fell on speculation that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will signal additional measures to stimulate the economy which has cooled demand for the safer assets.
Treasuries and Mortgage Bonds Up Amid GOP Debt Ceiling Concerns – Market Update
by Jonathan Slappey on July 28, 2011 in Market Update
Treasuries and mortgage bonds are slightly higher due to the concern that the struggle between the current administration and House Republicans over the debt ceiling is damaging the economy.
10 Best Cities for Buying a Rental Property
by Jonathan Slappey on July 18, 2011 in Economic Analysis, Home Buying, Smart Shopper, Trends
More and more would-be homebuyers are waiting out the sluggish economy in a rental. This translates to increased opportunities for investors. Find out the best cities for cashing in on the trend.
Federal Reserve Announcement – Not Just for Finance Geeks!
by Rebecca Carter on April 28, 2011 in Economic Analysis
At Quicken Loans, we like to make things EASY. So, we put our simplifying superpowers to good use and translated the Very Official Press Release from the Federal Reserve for your enjoyment.
Treasuries and Mortgage Bonds Higher After US Consumer Prices Increase Less Than Predicted – Market Update
by Joel Jarvi on April 15, 2011 in Economic Analysis
Treasuries and mortgage bonds are higher this morning after U.S. consumer prices, excluding food and fuel, increased less than predicted in March. This data points [...]
Mortgage Rates Trend – Rates Rising, Quicken Loans CEO Bill Emerson Tells FOX Business
by Clayton Closson on April 7, 2011 in Home Buying, Market Update, Mortgage Rates, Smart Shopper
Today Quicken Loans CEO Bill Emerson appeared on FOX Business and told them, among other things, that the trend in mortgage rates is likely to go one way. Up.
Credit Downgrade of Portugal Ignored – Market Update
by Gabriela Islas on March 25, 2011 in Market Update
A credit downgrade of Portugal was largely ignored as Treasuries sold off yesterday afternoon. Today, Treasuries and mortgage bonds are trading slightly higher from yesterday’s [...]
Mortgage News from 2010: An Overview of Financial Events That Impacted You
by Jenny Zhang on January 19, 2011 in Home Buying, Mortgage Rates, News, Refinance Mortgage
With a new year beginning, many people are gearing up on resolutions like losing weight or lifestyle changes, but often forgetting to plan for their finances. Stuff that happened in 2010 may seem like old news, but the truth is a lot of the mortgage news still affect you going in to 2011.
Market Update – Treasuries Up Amid Tension in Korea
by Victoria Araj on November 23, 2010 in Market Update
Treasuries are up this morning on a flight to safety after North Korea fired on South Korea. In terms of economic releases, the GDP report [...]
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