Tag Archive: Unemployment Rate

Florida Mortgage Update for the Week of February 6, 2012

Florida mortgage rates are still quite low, but positive economic news points to rates moving higher very soon.

As Jobs Rate Improves Florida Mortgage Rates Move Up

It’s a risky time to be without a locked mortgage rate — especially with the pending release of January’s Non-Farm Payrolls report.

Consider Locking In Your Florida Mortgage Rate Per Friday’s Job News

If you’re floating a mortgage rate, or have yet to lock one in, today may be a good day to call your loan officer. Friday morning, the government releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET.

Florida Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of December 5, 2011

Mortgage markets made little change last week for the fifth time in as many weeks.

A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Friday’s Jobs Report

Mortgage rates are prepped to make big moves in the next 36 hours. Is it time for you to call in your rate lock?

Florida Mortgage Update for the Week of August 1, 2011

Mortgage markets improved last week as the U.S. debt ceiling debate continued on Capitol Hill. Bonds traded in a range Monday through Thursday before breaking higher Friday morning.

Economy Expected To Have Added 80,000 Jobs In June

Friday morning, at 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its June Non-Farm Payrolls report. If you’re currently shopping for a mortgage, or floating a mortgage rate, be prepared. Mortgage rates can change following the monthly report’s release. Often, by a lot.

Lock Now! Friday’s Job Report Expected To Push Mortgage Rates Up.

Friday, analysts expect to count another 190,000 jobs created. If the actual figure falls short, expect mortgage rates to ease. Otherwise, look for rates to rise. Probably by a lot.

Unemployment Rate Drops To Lowest In 2 Years

This morning, at 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Non-Farm Payrolls report for January 2011. Mortgage rates are rising in response.