Why mortgage rates barely budged after jobs report beat estimates
Investment teams have access to more data than ever, but more information does not necessarily mean better insight. Analysts still spend enormous amounts of time gathering filings, reading disclosures, comparing earnings calls and reconciling information across disconnected systems. At the same time, market volatility, geopolitical risk and rapidly changing investor expectations are making traditional, backward-looking…
“Housing affordability has improved from a year ago,” Khater said, “and recent increases in purchase and refinance applications suggest that borrowers continue to respond to even modest changes in mortgage rates.” Why brokers aren’t hitting the panic button Rate relief doesn’t seem to be on the way anytime soon, with financial markets continuing to weigh…
“There’s no question that buyers are cautiously optimistic, taking advantage of pricing that is off peak pandemic levels,” said Don Kottick, president of REMAX Canada. “Before we call it a ‘recovery,’ it’s worth remembering that the rebound remains narrow, selective and far from guaranteed. Detached housing may be finding its footing, but affordability, confidence and…
United Trust Bank (UTB) has relaunched lending up to 90% loan to value (LTV) on its residential second charge proposition, and has made selected rate reductions of up to 60 basis points (bps). Its 90% LTV lending is available across across UTB’s Super Prime, Prime Plus and Prime ranges for loans between £20,000 and…
Ailing Alexandria Real Estate Equities is showing signs of improvement as leasing increased over the second quarter of 2026, a hopeful sign of progress after several quarters of declining fundamentals. The life sciences-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) posted earnings Tuesday that show declining balance sheet performance with $73.7 million in net income for the…
Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. June 18, 2026 Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc. For release at 3:00 p.m. EDT …