What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 6, 2016

Last week’s economic reports included readings on pending home sales, construction spending and consumer sentiment. Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for June were released, along with several labor-related reports including national unemployment, ADP Payrolls and Non-Farm Payrolls were also released along with weekly readings on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of average mortgage rates.

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Holds Steady in June

According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for June, average national home prices held steady with a seasonally adjusted annual growth rate of 5.10 percent in June. The top three cities for home price growth were Portland, Oregon with a reading of 12.60 percent; Seattle, Washington followed with a reading of 11.00 percent. Denver, Colorado home prices grew by 9.20 percent year-over-year.

San Francisco, California, which had posted highest year-over-year price gains in recent months slipped with a reading of 6.40 percent year-over-year in June. This could signify a cooling of rapid price gains in high demand metro areas where home prices have become unaffordable for many buyers.

Construction Spending Flat in July, Pending Home Sales Increase

While builder sentiment has been strong, construction spending was flat in July as compared to an expected reading of 0.60 percent and June’s reading of an 0.90 percent increase in construction spending. The Commerce Department reported that pending home sales increased 1.30 percent in July, which exceeded expectations of 0.90 percent growth and June’s negative reading of -0.80 percent. July’s reading appeared to even out June’s unexpected slump in pending sales, which are considered an indicator for future closings and home loan volume.

Mortgage Rates, New Jobless Claims Rise

Mortgage rates rose for all three loan types reported by Freddie Mac. The rate for a 30-year mortgage rate rose three basis points to 3.46 percent; the average rate for a 15-year mortgage also rose three basis points to 2.77 percent. The average rate for a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage jumped by eight basis points to 2.83 percent. Discount points averaged 0.50 percent, 0.50 percent and 0.40 percent respectively. Mortgage rates rose after the yield on 10-year Treasury Notes increased in response to a speech given by Fed Chair Janet Yellen that indicated that the target federal funds rate could be raised in December.

263,000 new jobless claims were filed as compared to expectations of 265,000 new claims and the prior week’s reading of 261,000 new claims. Job growth slowed in August; the Commerce Department reported a reading of 151,000 new jobs in its Non-Farm Payrolls report. Analysts expected 170,000 new jobs, which fell significantly short of July’s reading of 275,000 jobs created. Non-Farm Payrolls includes data for public and private sector jobs.

Labor Reports: Job Growth Slows, National Unemployment Holds Steady

ADP Payrolls also reported fewer private sector jobs created in August with a reading of 177,000 new jobs as compared to 194,000 private sector jobs created in July. Analysts characterized August jobs reports as “fickle” due to high numbers of summer vacations and company-wide summer holiday closures.

August’s reading for national unemployment held steady at 4.90 percent.

While slower growth in home prices and job creation could signal an economic slowdown, there was good news as consumer confidence rose to 101.7 in August; this reading surpassed the expected reading of 97.0 and July’s reading of 96.7.

What’s Ahead

This week’s scheduled economic news is lean due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday. In addition to weekly reports on new jobless claims and mortgage rates, reports on job openings and the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report will be released.

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3743 E Maffeo Road Phoenix, AZ 85050

$1,580,000
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,402 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6762455
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,580,000
6 Beds
3 Baths
3,916 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6765644
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,580,000
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,808 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6774023
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,580,000 - 3Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Monument, Scottsdale
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$1,580,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,138 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6763223
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,575,000
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,042 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6734454
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,575,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,949 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757927
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,575,000
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,383 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6768230
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,575,000
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,316 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6768159
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,575,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,172 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6716863
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,575,000
5 Beds
5 Baths
4,559 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6755707
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,575,000
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,978 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6749997
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$1,575,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,798 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6765057
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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