building permits rise: What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 23, 2015 - 03/22/15 11:27 PM
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 23, 2015
Last week’s events included the National Association of Home Builder’s Housing Market Index, which fell to its lowest reading since last summer. Other news included reports on housing starts and building permits, the FOMC meeting statement and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s press conference.
Home Builder Confidence Falls, Building Permits Rise
The NAHB Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell by two points for a reading of 53 in March. The expected reading was 57. Analysts said that this proves that lower mortgage rates and steady job growth aren’t fueling housing … (0 comments)