What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 14, 2016

Last week’s economic news included readings on job openings, consumer sentiment and the Federal Reserve’s monthly survey of senior loan officers. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Freddie Mac noted that last week’s primary mortgage market survey did not include post-election readings as the survey information was gathered prior to election results.

Loan Officers Survey: High Demand for Home Loans, Commercial Lenders Raise Standards

As demand for mortgage financing and homes increase, the Federal Reserve reported last week that banks are tightening the screws on commercial lending requirements. This could present challenges to home builders; they’ve been consistently pressured to build more homes at a faster pace. Less availability of commercial financing may impact home builders and their suppliers. The survey indicated that demand for home and consumer loans also increased.

Mortgage Rates Rise, New Jobless Claims Fall

Mortgage rates rose across the board on average. Freddie Mac reported the rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose three basis points to 3.57 percent. The average rate for a 15-year fixed rate mortgage increased four basis points to 2.88 percent, which equaled the average rate for a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage. Average discount points were unchanged at 0.50 percent for fixed rate mortgages and 0.40 percent for 5/1 adjustable rate mortgages.

New jobless claims fell to 254,000, which was lower than the expected reading of 260,000 new claims. Last week’s reading was also lower than 265,000 new claims filed the prior week. Job openings held steady at 5.50 million in September.

According to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment index, November’s reading rose 91.60 in November as compared to an expected index reading of 88.00 and October’s reading of 87.20. This reading falls in line with strengthening labor markets. Improving economic conditions can influence consumers who want to buy homes.

Whats Ahead

Next week’s economic reports include releases from the National Association of Home Builders, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued and weekly releases on new jobless claims and mortgage rates.

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19702 W Elliot Road Buckeye, AZ 85326

$849,999
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,920 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6742176
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$849,999
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,700 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6707126
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$849,999
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,763 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6749302
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$849,999
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,756 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6775306
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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23379 N 73rd Way Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$849,999
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,373 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6765737
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
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$849,995
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,915 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6754568
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$849,990
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,637 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6706800
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$849,990
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,304 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6753632
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$849,990
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,623 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6732024
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$849,990
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,203 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6732029
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$849,990
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,106 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6762300
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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18909 W Indianola Avenue Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

$849,990
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,781 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6777325
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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