What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 19, 2016

Last week’s economic news included reports on retail sales, inflation, and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Retail Sales Slip as Consumer Prices Inch Up

Retail sales dipped into negative territory in August with a reading of -0.30 percent as compared to expectations of -0.10 percent and July’s reading of +0.10 percent. Retail sales excluding auto sales were better at +0.30 percent. Analysts expected a reading of +0.20 percent based on July’s reading of -0.40 percent. August’s negative reading for retail sales was the first negative report since March.

Inflation fared better than retail sales with August’s Consumer Price Index reading at 0.20 percent. Analysts expected a reading of 0.10 percent; July’s reading was flat. Core Consumer Price Index readings for August are less volatile, as the Core CPI does not include readings for food and energy costs. August’s Core CPI reading was 0.30 percent. A reading of 0.20 percent was expected; July’s reading was 0.10 percent. It appears that inflation is creeping upward, but remains well below the Fed’s target reading of 2.0 percent.

Mortgage Rates, New Jobless Claims Rise

Freddie Mac reported higher mortgage rates across the board last week. The average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose six basis points to 3.50 percent; the average rate for a 15-year fixed rate mortgage rose one basis point to 2.76 percent and the average rate for a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage rose one basis point to an average of 2.82 percent. Average discount points were 0.50 for 30 and 15-year fixed rate mortgages and 0.40 percent for 5/1 adjustable rate mortgages.

Low mortgage rates have helped home buyers, especially first-time and moderate income buyers, meet affordability challenges. Home prices have risen due to low numbers of available homes and high demand for homes. If mortgage rates continue to rise, fewer buyers will be able to qualify for mortgages and or afford asking prices for available homes.

Next week’s meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee is expected to bring news of a Fed decision on raising the target federal funds rate. If the Fed raises its rate, consumer interest rates for mortgages, vehicles and other goods can be expected to increase as well.

Whats Ahead

This week’s economic news includes the NAHB Housing Market Index, Commerce Department reports on housing starts and building permits issued and a Fed Statement at the conclusion of its Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday. Fed Chair Janet Yellen is also slated to give a press conference after the FOMC statement. The National Association of Realtors will also release a report on sales of previously owned homes.

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$625,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,884 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6753565
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$625,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,937 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6754436
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
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$625,000 - 2Br/2Ba -  for Sale in Pebblecreek Phase 2 Unit 56, Goodyear
New
$625,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,088 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6759367
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$625,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,880 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757231
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
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$625,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,893 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757487
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$625,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,862 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6752323
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$625,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,057 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6756728
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$625,000
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,229 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6749989
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$625,000 - 4Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Old West Estates No 1, Gilbert
New
$625,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,090 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6759949
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$625,000
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,700 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757370
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$625,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,325 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6748268
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$625,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,488 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6750854
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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