Rising Mortgage Rates: Economic Strength Pushes Rates Above 7%

Rising Mortgage Rates: Economic Strength Pushes Rates Above 7%


On August 22,⁣ 2023, a captivating photo was taken in ⁣Millbrae, California, showcasing ​an advertisement in front of a real estate property for ‍sale. The ​National Association of Realtors reported⁣ a 2.2 percent ‌drop⁣ in the sales of previously owned homes in the United States​ in July, reaching⁣ a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.07⁢ million⁣ units. This marked ⁢a 16.6 percent decrease from the previous⁤ year, with‌ the slowest‌ July sales pace ​since 2010. (Photo⁢ by Li ⁢Jianguo/Xinhua via​ Getty Images)

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According ⁣to Mortgage News Daily, the average rate⁤ on the 30-year ⁣fixed ‍mortgage surged over ⁢7% on‍ Monday, the‌ first time since December,⁢ reaching 7.04%.

This ‌significant ‌increase ‍followed a sharp jump in rates after‍ the January employment report exceeded expectations. Furthermore, rates continued to⁢ rise after a monthly manufacturing report ⁢also showed⁢ strong results.

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2024-02-05 14:20:44
Source from www.cnbc.com

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