Here's a brief description of today's one-minute update of what happened yesterday with mortgage rates, housing and the economy: There is not a lot of economic data on the economic counter this week however will be paying close attention to the treasury auctions in the first part of the week and then what the European Central Bank's intentions are as relates to their monetary policy and if there's any continue to pursue quantitative easing which could benefit our stock market and possibly hurt mortgage rates this 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:  In recent months, the Labor Participation Rate has been improving which is good for the economy but this could result in mortgage rates to starting to move higher so consider taking advantage of these rates at these levels.

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:  Yesterday's job growth numbers came in better than expected but unfortunately the income growth was disappointing. We need both job growth and income growth to have a healthy 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 we saw mortgage rates begin to inch up slightly as a result of a positive report from the Federal Reserve as well as some better-than-expected economic news.

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 today's one minute update of what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  Yesterday, rates once again moved slightly higher as a result of the latest ADP Payroll Change report which indicated that the number of net new paychecks came in higher that economists expected.

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. This video appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the nation and is seen by millions of consumers each month.  In addition to the video, David has agreed to post the audio version of this video on this site so more people could receive this important information.  David welcomes your feedback.

Here's today's one minute update of what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy: Yesterday's Construction Spending numbers came in at 1.5% versus the .5% anticipated by economists and on that news, mortgage rates reversed direction and started moving higher.

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.  This video appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the nation and is seen by millions of consumers each month.  In addition to the video, David has agreed to post the audio version of this video on this site so more people could receive this important information.  David welcomes your feedback.

Here's today's one minute update of what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  Pending Home Sales  came in much lower than expected in spite of mortgage rates being at near historic low's.   Good news is that we saw mortgage rates continue to move lower again today.

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.  This video appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the nation and is seen by millions of consumers each month.  In addition to the video, David has agreed to post the audio version of this video on this site so more people could receive this important information.  David welcomes your feedback.

Here's today's one minute update of what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy:  We have a very full economic calendar this week starting off with Pending Home Sales report today.  Later in the week we  have the  Federal Reserve's "beige book" which will give us insight into what the Fed is thinking about the economy and raising interest 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.  This video appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the nation and is seen by millions of consumers each month.  In addition to the video, David has agreed to post the audio version of this video on this site so more people could receive this important information.  David welcomes your feedback.

Here's today's one minute update of what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy: As we get further and further along in this presidential election cycle, I believe we need to hear from our presidential candidates about their plans for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and VA. Join me in encouraging these candidates to talk more about this in upcoming debates.

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.  This video appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the nation and is seen by millions of consumers each month.  In addition to the video, David has agreed to post the audio version of this video on this site so more people could receive this important information.  David welcomes your feedback.

Here's today's one minute update of what happened with mortgage rates, housing and the economy: How important is this Presidential Election to the housing market? When you consider that 97% of all mortgage loans made in America are either insured by or bought by a government agency, it's extremely important and for this reason we need to hear from these presidential candidates on this important topic.

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.  This video appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites across the nation and is seen by millions of consumers each month.  In addition to the video, David has agreed to post the audio version of this video on this site so more people could receive this important information.  David welcomes your feedback.