In the first quarter of 2006, it appears that economic growth picked up relative to the last three months of 2005. There is concern that the continued high level of energy cost may lead to inflation in other sectors of the economy. And fear of inflation leads to higher mortgage rates, like the ones we see this week. - Frank Nothaft Quotes
In the first quarter of 2006, it appears that economic growth picked up relative to the last three months of 2005. There is concern that the continued high level of energy cost may lead to inflation in other sectors of the economy. And fear of inflation leads to higher mortgage rates, like the ones we see this week. Frank Nothaft
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Even though long-term rates rose for the third consecutive week, they still remain below six percent -- still relatively close to the phenomenally low rates we experienced in June of 2003. We believe that the housing industry, although poised to ease a bit, will still continue to bustle as the economy continues to expand steadily and long-term rates remain affordable. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

Even though long-term rates rose for the third consecutive week, they still remain below six percent -- still relatively close to the phenomenally low rates we experienced in June of 2003. We believe that the housing industry, although poised to ease a bit, will still continue to bustle as the economy continues to expand steadily and long-term rates remain affordable.

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Although mortgage rates have risen in the last two weeks, they are still below last year's annual average of about 7 percent and well below 2000's average of 8 percent, ... The current rising rates will dull the edge of the refinancing market, but there remain homeowners who have put off refinancing for one reason or another who may now rush to their lender to take advantage of current rates. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

Although mortgage rates have risen in the last two weeks, they are still below last year's annual average of about 7 percent and well below 2000's average of 8 percent, ... The current rising rates will dull the edge of the refinancing market, but there remain homeowners who have put off refinancing for one reason or another who may now rush to their lender to take advantage of current rates.

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Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were more strongly affected by the latest Federal Reserve rate hike this week. However, mortgage rates continue to be extremely affordable and the outlook for the housing sector appears bright. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were more strongly affected by the latest Federal Reserve rate hike this week. However, mortgage rates continue to be extremely affordable and the outlook for the housing sector appears bright.

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Over the last six weeks, long-term mortgage rates have dropped nearly a quarter of a percent in the face of little or no inflationary pressures. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

Over the last six weeks, long-term mortgage rates have dropped nearly a quarter of a percent in the face of little or no inflationary pressures.

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The end result translates into higher long-term mortgage rates this week. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

The end result translates into higher long-term mortgage rates this week.

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We had two months of really strong job increases and a third month would reassure markets and be a stabilizing factor. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

We had two months of really strong job increases and a third month would reassure markets and be a stabilizing factor.

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The current uncertainty of corporate governance caused huge transfers of money into more stable and safer assets. Large money managers shifted their investments into bonds, thereby lowering their yields and allowing mortgage rates to follow. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

The current uncertainty of corporate governance caused huge transfers of money into more stable and safer assets. Large money managers shifted their investments into bonds, thereby lowering their yields and allowing mortgage rates to follow.

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News that wages grew faster than had been expected in October reinforced fears of inflation in the financial markets, and that bumped up interest rates again this week. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

News that wages grew faster than had been expected in October reinforced fears of inflation in the financial markets, and that bumped up interest rates again this week.

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The most recent economic indicators ... showed that inflation is, indeed, being held in check. That news allowed long-term mortgage rates to drift a little lower. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

The most recent economic indicators ... showed that inflation is, indeed, being held in check. That news allowed long-term mortgage rates to drift a little lower.

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 Inflation
Although we anticipate a moderation in the housing sector at some future point, with the economy picking up steam and mortgage rates still low by historical standards, the housing market will remain buoyant for at least the rest of the year. - Frank Nothaft Quotes

Although we anticipate a moderation in the housing sector at some future point, with the economy picking up steam and mortgage rates still low by historical standards, the housing market will remain buoyant for at least the rest of the year.

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