By Michael Neal Information released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, (FHFA) indicates that mortgage rates on purchases of newly built homes continued to increase in December 2016. After rising by 5 bps in November, contract mortgage rates increased by an additional 19 basis points in December. As of the end of 2016, the contract rate sits at 3.78 percent. The December rate… Read More ›
Via:: Mortgage Rates Register Historically Large Increase
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Written by : Michael Neal
Michael Neal is a Senior Economist at the National Association of Home Builders based in Washington D.C. In this capacity, Mr. Neal’s research involves monitoring housing finance issues that impact the U.S. housing market. As a housing economist, Mr. Neal has provided expert analysis and commentary on housing to media outlets around the country. Prior to joining NAHB, Michael worked at the Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, the Federal Reserve, the Congressional Budget Office and Goldman Sachs. He holds a B.A. degree in Economics from Morehouse College, an M.P.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.