Jobs, Inflation and Fed Signals Move Home Loan Rates 02/06/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Jobs, Inflation, and Fed Signals Move Home Loan Rates Mortgage-backed securities traded in a volatile yet controlled range this week as investors weighed improving economic activity against emerging signs of labor-market softening and easing inflation expectations. The result was a mixed environment for U.S. mortgage pricing, inwhich rates fluctuated but ultimately […]
Raleigh Home Loan Rates 01/30/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Home Loan Rates Mortgage-backed securities faced sustained pressure this week as economic data consistently pointed to firmer growth, sticky producer-level inflation, and resilient labor conditions. While mortgage rates did not spike sharply, the underlying bond market tone shifted to more defensive, causing lenders to adjust mortgage rates higher over the […]
What Drove Lending Conditions This Week in Raleigh 01/23/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: What Drove Lending Conditions This Week in Raleigh, NC Current mortgage rates faced renewed pressure this week amid choppy trading in mortgage-backed securities, driven by mixed economic data, heavy Treasury supply, and fresh political headlines. After markets reopened from the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, investors quickly had to digest […]
Mortgage Rates Moved a Bit Higher This Week 01/16/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Mortgage Rates Moved a Bit Higher This Week Current mortgage rates moved modestly higher this week, even as they remained near the lowest levels seen since early 2023. The shift did not come from a single headline. It came from a steady drumbeat of economic data, Treasury supply, and shifting expectations […]
Mortgage Rates in Raleigh NC. What This Week’s Economic Data Means for Buyers. 01/09/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: What This Week’s Economic Data Means for Buyers. Current mortgage rates in Raleigh decreased this week as bond markets responded to softer labor data, cooling job demand, and mixed signals from manufacturing and service activity. Mortgage-backed securities gained support as investors shifted toward safety following weaker employment trends and easing price […]
Mortgage Rates Rise as Holiday Data Signals Economic Strength 12/26/2025
Weekly Market Update: Mortgage Rates Rise as Holiday Data Signals Economic Strength Current mortgage rates rose this week as economic data indicated stronger growth and persistent inflationary pressure. With lighter holiday trading volume, Mortgage-Backed Securities reacted more sharply to select reports tied to growth, inflation, and Treasury issuance. North Carolina borrowers felt the impact through […]
Current Mortgage Rates Moved Higher 12/19/2025
Weekly Market Update: Current Mortgage Rates Moved Higher Current mortgage rates moved higher this week as mortgage-backed securities faced pressure from Treasury supply, inconsistent economic data, and thin holiday trading. Several major reports pointed toward cooling inflation and slower job growth. The bond market response remained cautious. Investors focused less on individual data points and […]
What Rising Rates Mean for Homebuyers Across North Carolina 12/12/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: What Rising Rates Mean for Homebuyers Across North Carolina The mortgage market experienced upward pressure on rates this week as traders digested key economic data and positioned ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve policy decision. Despite another Fed rate cut on December 10, 2025, broader financial conditions and yield trends caused […]
Rates Rise Ahead of a Critical Fed Week 12/05/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Rates Rise Ahead of a Critical Fed Week Mortgage rates rose this week as markets reacted to a full slate of economic data, shifting growth signals, and increasing uncertainty about next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Traders positioned themselves ahead of the December 10th decision, which now carries more uncertainty than any […]
Raleigh Mortgage Rates: Jobs Report Moves Markets but Keep Rates Stable 11/28/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Jobs Report Moves Markets, but Raleigh Mortgage Rates Stable Mortgage-backed securities held up reasonably well this week, despite mixed economic data. That resilience kept mortgage rates in a usable range for homebuyers and refinancers across Raleigh, Cary, Greensboro, and the rest of the Triangle. You still have options. This update explains […]
