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Federal Jobs Report Shows Robust Job Growth April 2013The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued its Job Openings and Labor Turnover report for February on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013.. The data was mixed with preliminary figures for all non-farm jobs increasing from 3.62 million jobs in January to 3.93 million jobs in February. This was the highest mont...
10.04.13 03:52 PM - Comment(s)

Non-Farm PayrollsAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and its November 2012 Non-Farm Payrolls report, the U.S. economy added 146,000 net new jobs last month.

November's job growth exceeded Wall Street expectations of 90,000 jobs added for the month, and was a small increase from October's 138,000 jobs ad...

12.12.12 04:45 PM - Comment(s)

Unemployment RateFriday morning, the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Non-Farm Payrolls report, more commonly called the "jobs report".

Depending on how the jobs data reads, FHA and conforming mortgage rates may rise, or fall. This is because today’s mortgage market is closely t...

01.11.12 03:45 PM - Comment(s)

Non-Farm Payrolls 2000-2012

Been shopping for a mortgage rate? You may want to lock something down. Tomorrow morning, mortgage rates are expected to change. Unfortunately, we don't know in which direction they'll move. 

It's a risky time for Virginia home buyers to be without a locked mortgage rate.

The action begins at 8:3...

03.05.12 03:45 PM - Comment(s)
Spain mortgage ratesIn a week of up-and-down trading, mortgage markets improved for the second consecutive week last week. Weaker-than-expected jobs data plus evidence of a slumping Eurozone took mortgage bonds lower, capped by a furious Friday morning rally that dropped mortgage rates to near-record levels. Once again...
09.04.12 03:45 PM - Comment(s)

Non-Farm Payrolls estimateIf you're out shopping for a home this week, or trying to lock a mortgage rate, with Friday comes home affordability risk. Consider locking your mortgage rate today.

The March Non-Farm Payrolls report is due for release Friday morning and mortgage rates are expected to move. Unfortunately for th...

05.04.12 03:45 PM - Comment(s)
3-month rolling average NFP This week, once more, we find mortgage rates are on a downward trajectory. Conforming mortgage rates have returned to near all-time lows. After Friday morning's Non-Farm Payrolls report, however, those low rates may come to an end. It's a risky time for Virginia home buyers and would-be refinancers...
02.02.12 04:45 PM - Comment(s)
Jobs report due FridayMortgage markets improved last week during a holiday-shortened trading week. The mortgage bond markets were closed Monday for Christmas, and closed early Friday afternoon. Trading volume was light all week long, which contributed to a year-end rally. Mortgage bonds made their largest one-week gain i...
03.01.12 04:45 PM - Comment(s)
Net new jobs created (2000 - 2011) Have you been floating a mortgage rate? It may be time to lock. At 8:30 AM ET Friday, the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its  November Non-Farm Payrolls report. Better known as "the jobs report", the monthly Non-Farm Payrolls figures provide sector-by-secto...
01.12.11 04:45 PM - Comment(s)

Job growth since 2000

Within the next 48 hours, mortgage rates may get bouncy. The Federal Open Market Committee will adjourn from a 2-day meeting and October's Non-Farm Payrolls report is due for release.

Of the two market movers, it's the Non-Farm Payrolls report that may cause the most damage. Rate shoppers across...

02.11.11 03:45 PM - Comment(s)

Estimated NFP results September 2009

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

Friday, at 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the Non-Farm Payrolls report for September. Issued monthly, the "jobs report" offers sector-by-sector job ...

06.10.11 04:03 PM - Comment(s)
Eurozone debt concerns resurfaceMortgage markets improved last week on a weak jobs report, expectation for new market stimulus, growing evidence of a global economic slowdown. Rates were especially volatile, too, with the long Labor Day Weekend looming. Overall, conforming mortgage rates in Virginia improved for the first time in ...
06.09.11 04:01 PM - Comment(s)
Net new jobs August 2009-July 2011Last week was another volatile week for mortgage rates. Wall Street alternately sought risk and shunned it, causing mortgage-backed bonds to rise and fall rapidly. There was a lot to move markets, too, including banking concerns across Europe, inflation figures within the U.S., and a public speech b...
29.08.11 04:16 PM - Comment(s)
FOMC meeting on TuesdayMortgage markets were especially volatile last week, taking rate shoppers in Virginia on a roller-coaster ride. The week's news schedule was full. It included debt ceiling debates, jobs figures, and ongoing maneuverings within the Eurozone. Each story a material impact on mortgage rates and, as...
08.08.11 03:45 PM - Comment(s)
Job Growth (2000-2011) Be prepared for Friday morning. Mortgage rates and home affordability could worsen quickly. At 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its April  Non-Farm Payrolls report and momentum has been strong. The monthly jobs report is a market-mover and analysts expect that 196,000 new jo...
05.05.11 04:01 PM - Comment(s)

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