Capital Market Update for February 10, 2025
Insights and Analysis: Mortgage and Real Estate Capital Markets Update with Jeff Rosato, SVP of Capital Markets at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers. Key Takeaways: Bond Market Trends and Fed Outlook Mortgage rates have remained stable, but upcoming inflation data and Federal Reserve speeches could drive market volatility this week. Meanwhile, January’s job report showed signs of […]
Capital Market Update for February 3, 2025
Insights and Analysis: Mortgage and Real Estate Capital Markets Update with Jeff Rosato, SVP of Capital Markets at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers. Key Takeaways: Bond Market Trends and Fed Outlook Mortgage rates have remained steady, with the 30-year fixed rate holding at 6.95% and the 10-year Treasury yield slightly decreasing to 4.50%. The Federal Reserve kept […]
Capital Market Update for January 27, 2025
Insights and Analysis: Mortgage and Real Estate Capital Markets Update with Jeff Rosato, SVP of Capital Markets at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers. Key Takeaways: Bond Market Trends and Fed Outlook Mortgage rates remain elevated but have shown slight improvement recently, with a small decrease in the average 30-year fixed rate. The housing market is facing challenges […]
From Balloon Payments to Modern Mortgages: A Century of Homeownership Evolution
From Balloon Payments to Modern Mortgages: A Century of Homeownership Evolution The journey of mortgages in America has been shaped by economic shifts, government reforms, and market innovations, making homeownership more accessible over time. Today, despite market fluctuations, buying a home remains a solid investment for several reasons. From the restrictive terms of the early […]
Capital Market Update for January 20, 2025
Insights and Analysis: Mortgage and Real Estate Capital Markets Update with Jeff Rosato, SVP of Capital Markets at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers. Key Takeaways: Bond Market Trends and Fed Outlook This week’s market update highlights rising mortgage rates, despite recent cuts to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate. Inflation is slowing down, but it’s still above the […]
Capital Market Update for January 13, 2025
Insights and Analysis: Mortgage and Real Estate Capital Markets Update with Jeff Rosato, SVP of Capital Markets at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers. Key Takeaways: Bond Market Trends and Fed Outlook Interest rates and the bond market have been impacting mortgage rates, making it challenging for homeowners to secure lower loan rates. With key economic reports and […]
Capital Market Update for January 7, 2025
Insights and Analysis: Mortgage and Real Estate Capital Markets Update with Jeff Rosato, SVP of Capital Markets at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers. Key Takeaways: Bond Market Trends and Fed Outlook The bond market saw some changes recently, with mortgage rates slightly increasing despite the Federal Reserve lowering its benchmark rate. While the economy shows mixed signals, […]
Capital Market Update for December 17, 2024
Insights and Analysis: Mortgage and Real Estate Capital Markets Update with Jeff Rosato, SVP of Capital Markets at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers. Key Takeaways: Bond Market Trends and Fed Outlook Mortgage rates have been going up and down but are starting to settle. This week, the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates, which could affect loans […]
Winter Homebuying: Pros and Cons You Should Know
Winter Homebuying: Pros and Cons You Should Know When most people think about buying a home, spring and summer often come to mind. However, winter can be a surprisingly smart time to enter the real estate market. While the colder months present unique challenges, they also offer distinct advantages that savvy homebuyers can leverage. Winter […]
Capital Market Update for December 10, 2024
Insights and Analysis: Mortgage and Real Estate Capital Markets Update with Jeff Rosato, SVP of Capital Markets at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers. Key Takeaways: Bond Market Trends and Fed Outlook Mortgage rates have stabilized recently but remain high compared to earlier this year, with the average 30-year fixed rate at 6.69%. The Federal Reserve is expected […]
