Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  The purpose of the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is to set control monetary policy for the US. They make the decision when to raise or lower interest rates. It is for this reason we pay close attention anytime the FOMC meeting minutes are released.

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month. David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.

Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  Today, we have an important jobs report being released known the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey a/k/a the JOLTS report. This report Is one of the most comprehensive job reports have and therefore is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve.

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month. David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.

Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  We do not have a lot of economic data being released this week what is the good have an impact someone the housing. What will be of most interest to us are the contents of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes.

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month. David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.

Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  It is time for our Presidential candidates to start telling us their plans for the housing finance system in our country such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD/FHA & VA.  Given that over 95% of all mortgages are effectively being purchased by one of these governmental agencies, any changes to these agencies can have a big impact on the availability of mortgage financing in America.  Therefore, it is important that we hear from them on their plans for these agencies.    

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month.  David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.

Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  There are so many things that are be determined by this presidential election and the direction of housing is one of them. Our current housing finance system, which supports the housing market, is built upon government programs.  Ttherefore, this presidential election is very critical to not only our housing market, but also our economy.    

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month.  David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.

Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  This week's Pending Home Sales report came in much better than expected in stark contrast to last week's Existing Home Sales report which you came in much weaker than expected.   Mortgage rates remained relatively unchanged for the week.    

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month.  David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.

Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  This week, we had a series of US treasury auctions we pay close attention to them because the flow of money in or out of the treasury bonds impact the direction of mortgage rates.  

   

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month.  David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.

Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  Today we have the Federal Reserve Chairwoman speaking which will give us insight into the direction of interest rates but few people understand the origin of the federal reserve and why they exist.

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month. David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.

Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  Pending Homes Sales came in much better than expected exceeding the previous months disappointing report. This bodes well for the housing market as we head into the spring home buying season.

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month. David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.

Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  This week we have a very full economic calendar  starting off with a report on whether or not we've seen any growth in Personal Income.  Also being released today will be the latest Pending Home Sales numbers which will give us insights into the home buying market as we head into the spring months.  Were hoping for a strong number to counteract last weeks weak Existing Home Sales number.

    

NOTE TO LISTENER:  Each day, David Lykken produces a one-minute video, called “Today's Mortgage Minute” and it covers what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy and, time allowing, he will comment on what is on the economic calendar today that could move mortgage rates either up or down.  This short podcast is the audio version of the daily video known as Today’s Mortgage Minute that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the United States and can be seen by millions of consumers each month.  David welcomes your feedback in the comment section below.