by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 20, 2021 | Home Buying, Housing Market, Inflation, Interest rates, Real Estate, Refinancing
It was another rough week for mortgage markets. Generally, things looked promising Wednesday when the Fed meeting revealed no policy changes. As a result, rates dropped from their peak. The next day, however, rates resumed their rise, and mortgage rates finished the...
by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 12, 2021 | Financing, Home Buying, Inflation, Interest rates
So far in 2021, mortgage rates have been on an upward path. Recently released economic data was stronger than expected – so the rising trend continues. As a result of the improving economic conditions, long-term bond yields (including mortgage rates) have risen...
by Alterna Mortgage | Feb 26, 2021 | Home Buying, Housing Market, Inflation, Interest rates, Refinancing
The economic recovery continued in the United States. The recovery, combined with additional government stimulus on the way, lead to mortgage rates ending the week at their highest levels in a few months. The pandemic-related reduction in economic activity led to a...
by Alterna Mortgage | Feb 24, 2021 | Home Buying, Housing Market, Interest rates
Many industries faced significant problems in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The housing market was a different story – it thrived. Mortgage rates fell to historic lows while housing prices increased in most markets across the United States. With...
by Alterna Mortgage | Feb 1, 2021 | Financing, Housing Market, Inflation, Interest rates, Refinancing
You may be hearing a lot about inflation over the next few months. Reduced economic activity caused by the pandemic has led to a decline in inflation. This slowing of inflation has played a role in record low mortgage rates. However, investors are now concerned that...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jan 28, 2021 | Credit, Financing, Interest rates, Real Estate, Refinancing
As we said before, those Christmas credit card bills are starting to roll in. As a result of Christmas 2020, you may find that you have a sizable amount of high-interest credit card or personal loan debt. A cash-out refinance can improve your cash flow situation and...
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