by Alterna Mortgage | Apr 30, 2021 | Housing Market, Inflation, Interest rates, Refinancing
There are a few things the financial markets are saying are important for interest rates, stocks, and the economy. One of them is inflation. The March Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in at 2.6% year-over-year, the highest level since August 2018. While there are key...
by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 20, 2021 | Home Buying, Housing Market, Inflation, Interest rates, Real Estate, Refinancing
It was another rough week for mortgage markets. Generally, things looked promising Wednesday when the Fed meeting revealed no policy changes. As a result, rates dropped from their peak. The next day, however, rates resumed their rise, and mortgage rates finished the...
by Alterna Mortgage | Feb 26, 2021 | Home Buying, Housing Market, Inflation, Interest rates, Refinancing
The economic recovery continued in the United States. The recovery, combined with additional government stimulus on the way, lead to mortgage rates ending the week at their highest levels in a few months. The pandemic-related reduction in economic activity led to a...
by Alterna Mortgage | Feb 1, 2021 | Financing, Housing Market, Inflation, Interest rates, Refinancing
You may be hearing a lot about inflation over the next few months. Reduced economic activity caused by the pandemic has led to a decline in inflation. This slowing of inflation has played a role in record low mortgage rates. However, investors are now concerned that...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jan 28, 2021 | Credit, Financing, Interest rates, Real Estate, Refinancing
As we said before, those Christmas credit card bills are starting to roll in. As a result of Christmas 2020, you may find that you have a sizable amount of high-interest credit card or personal loan debt. A cash-out refinance can improve your cash flow situation and...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jan 19, 2021 | Financing, Interest rates, Refinancing
It’s that time of year again. The holiday credit card bills are starting to arrive in the mail. Not only that, most people start the new year with a desire to improve their financial situations. With rates at an all-time low, a Cash-Out Refinance may be their way out....
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