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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$619,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,403 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757577
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,080 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6741209
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,778 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6729974
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6750600
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,983 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6746984
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,363 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6735144
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,600 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6741192
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,408 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6749502
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
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$619,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,351 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6737387
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,622 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6717034
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,315 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6725779
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,770 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6739105
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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