http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/ Evan Swanson (NMLS 120856), a mortgage professional and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NMLS 3250) in Portland, shares his knowledge, thoughts & advice on mortgage & financially related topics Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:05:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1460 My Mind on Mortgages » Mortgage Rate Update January 14, 2011 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:33:13 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1460 [...] we know inflation is the primary driver of mortgage rates.  This morning’s Consumer Price Index report from the Labor Department showed [...] [...] we know inflation is the primary driver of mortgage rates.  This morning’s Consumer Price Index report from the Labor Department showed [...]

]]> http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1378 My Mind on Mortgages » Rate Update December 15, 2010 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:01:56 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1378 [...] This morning’s Consumer Price Index report showed that inflationary pressure at the retail level of our economy remains in check increasing by only .1% in November.  The fact that prices rose by .1% for consumers but .8% for producers (according to yesterday’s PPI index) last month is a sign that business’ profit margins are currently wide enough to absorb the higher costs.  If and when these cost increases are passed to consumers we are likely to see interest rates move even higher. [...] [...] This morning’s Consumer Price Index report showed that inflationary pressure at the retail level of our economy remains in check increasing by only .1% in November.  The fact that prices rose by .1% for consumers but .8% for producers (according to yesterday’s PPI index) last month is a sign that business’ profit margins are currently wide enough to absorb the higher costs.  If and when these cost increases are passed to consumers we are likely to see interest rates move even higher. [...]

]]> http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1375 My Mind on Mortgages » Rate Update December 14, 2010 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:53:02 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1375 [...] with expectations.  Tomorrow the Consumer Price Index will be reported.  Since inflation is the primary driver of mortgage rates we need to pay close attention to these [...] [...] with expectations.  Tomorrow the Consumer Price Index will be reported.  Since inflation is the primary driver of mortgage rates we need to pay close attention to these [...]

]]> http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1373 My Mind on Mortgages » How inflation in China can impact mortgage rates at home Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:25:01 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1373 [...] you are a regular reader of this blog then you know that inflation is the primary driver of interest rates.  Simply put, if you lend someone some money today and you think the purchasing [...] [...] you are a regular reader of this blog then you know that inflation is the primary driver of interest rates.  Simply put, if you lend someone some money today and you think the purchasing [...]

]]> http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1368 My Mind on Mortgages » Rate Update December 6, 2010 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:07:09 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1368 [...] increased inflation expectations were partly to blame for higher rates during the past few weeks we’re seeing rates improve [...] [...] increased inflation expectations were partly to blame for higher rates during the past few weeks we’re seeing rates improve [...]

]]> http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1328 My Mind on Mortgages » Rate Update November 16, 2010 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:20:43 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1328 [...] is the primary driver of mortgage rates so from an interest rate perspective the report is positive.  However, as the [...] [...] is the primary driver of mortgage rates so from an interest rate perspective the report is positive.  However, as the [...]

]]> http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1322 My Mind on Mortgages » Rate Update November 15, 2010 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:08:05 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1322 [...] stated they wanted to push inflation higher to prevent Japanese style deflation.  Inflation is the primary driver of mortgage [...] [...] stated they wanted to push inflation higher to prevent Japanese style deflation.  Inflation is the primary driver of mortgage [...]

]]> http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1305 My Mind on Mortgages » Rate Update November 3, 2010 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:14:55 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1305 [...] stated that their objective is to raise inflation back to the 2% target.  Inflation is the primary driver of mortgage rates so assuming they’re successful we’ll see long-term rates rise in response to higher [...] [...] stated that their objective is to raise inflation back to the 2% target.  Inflation is the primary driver of mortgage rates so assuming they’re successful we’ll see long-term rates rise in response to higher [...]

]]> http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1304 My Mind on Mortgages » Rate Update November 2, 2010 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:20:49 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1304 [...] thought pattern is that QE2 will require the Fed to increase the money supply which will lead to greater inflation as the economy improves.  I wrote about this in my November 2009 newsletter which you can view [...] [...] thought pattern is that QE2 will require the Fed to increase the money supply which will lead to greater inflation as the economy improves.  I wrote about this in my November 2009 newsletter which you can view [...]

]]> http://evanswanson.com/rate-update/interest-rates-inflation/comment-page-1/#comment-1303 My Mind on Mortgages » Rate Update November 1, 2010 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:00:39 +0000 http://webhost.mortgagetrustinc.com/evanswanson/?p=104#comment-1303 [...] long-term inflation; a topic I wrote about last November which you can see HERE.  Inflation is the number one driver of mortgage rates so I think we may see long-term rates bottom out on Wednesday or [...] [...] long-term inflation; a topic I wrote about last November which you can see HERE.  Inflation is the number one driver of mortgage rates so I think we may see long-term rates bottom out on Wednesday or [...]

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