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.

What‘s 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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$615,000

2 Beds

2 Baths

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$615,000

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$615,000

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$615,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

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$615,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

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$615,000

4 Beds

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$615,000

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

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$615,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,141 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6759447

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4624 E Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction, AZ 85119

$614,999

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,484 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6727460

Property Type Single Family Residence

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Seller willing to contribute/negotiate concessions to Buyer. This horse property offers luxury and country living with no HOA. Key features include full slab Quartzite countertops, book-matched backsplash, soft-closing white shaker cabinets, GE slate appliance package, slate range hood, gas cooktop, Walt Disney collection lights, antique copper sinks and hardware, vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, open floor plan, all-new flooring, new windows, storage shed, private water, and septic system. Enjoy mesmerizing views of the Superstition Mountains. Embrace serene beauty and off-grid living. Some see your private tour today! It's vacant and easy to tour.

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