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Mortgage and refinance rates today, Jan. 10, 2023
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell again yesterday, though much more modestly than they did last Friday. So far this morning, markets are signaling that mortgage rates […]
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Continue to Surge
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose again this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 3.87 percent, up from 3.71 percent at this same time last week.
My Parents’ Neighbors’ House Caught Fire: A Financial Cautionary Tale
My parents’ neighbors’ house caught fire last week. My financial mind can’t help but see powerful money lessons.
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How Much Does it Cost To Raise a Child in 2022? Things for Prospective Parents To Consider
We know that raising kids is expensive â but just how expensive is it? According to a 2015 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study, the average cost of raising a child from birth until the age of 17 is $233,610. This estimate is based on a middle-income family of four and excludes any college costs.
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Bonds Finally Decide They Liked Today’s Inflation Numbers
Bonds Finally Decide They Liked Today’s Inflation Numbers You won’t see too many days with a 10+ bp rally in 10yr yields in response to an economic report coming out right in line with expectations. But that’s more or less what happened today. It wasn’t always a given. There were multiple lead changes in the morning hours, but as the PM hours approached, bulls were increasingly in control as markets bet on a gentler Fed in 2023. Several Fed speakers commented during the day, but none as bullishly as Collins yesterday. Markets didn’t pay much attention. Instead, it was the strong 30yr bond auction that extended and solidified the afternoon gains. Econ Data / Events monthly core CPI 0.3 vs 0.3 f’cast, 0.3 prev monthly headline CPI -0.1 vs 0.0 f’cast, 0.1 prev Jobless Claims 205k vs 215k f’cast Market Movement Recap 08:38 AM Big swings after CPI, first weaker, now stronger. 10yr down 4.6bps at 3.497 and MBS up 6 ticks (.19). 09:53 AM Another lead change with MBS back into negative territory (barely), but down about half a point from highs. 10yr yields are up 2.2bps at 3.563, more than 10bps off the lows. 01:02 PM Gradual improvement since the last update and a bit more after the 30yr bond auction. 10yr down 8bps at 3.462 and MBS up a quarter point. 04:10 PM Best levels of the day for 10s, down 11.6bps at 3.427. MBS are up almost half a point.
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Spike 21 Basis Points to Highest Levels Since May 2011
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.52 percent, up from 4.31 percent.
Mortgage Rates Drop After Two Weekly Increases – | Florida Realtors
Mortgage Rates Drop After Two Weekly Increases | Florida Realtors
It’s Not Too Late: 6 Finance Tips for Older Beginners
“I should have gotten serious about this 20 years ago. I’m frustrated that I blew a big chance and now I’m too late.” Here’s my response to him.