Sentences with phrase «record low interest»

Despite record low interest rates, mortgage applications to purchase fell again last week.

Despite record low interest rates, mortgage applications for purchasing a home fell again last week, reaching its lowest level since December 1996, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports.

«Mortgage - burning parties are back,» says the chief economist for Quicken Loans, who says more home owners are opting to shorten their mortgages to take advantage of record low interest rates.

«Put that together with today's near - record low interest rates and competitive prices, and the time has never been better to buy a new home.»

«There are outstanding opportunities in the current market, with near record low interest rates, competitive prices and new homes being built that include open layouts, energy efficient components and other features that cater to young buyers.»

With asset valuations rising and record low interest rates, lending provided a firmer foundation for investment deals.

Lack of inventory with high demand and record low interest rates has helped to raise house values.

Mortgage applications soared nearly 10 % this past week as record low interest rates lifted refinancing activity, an industry trade group said Wednesday.

When Chicago's WGN - TV aired a segment in February about young adults taking advantage of record low interest rates to buy their first home, the station turned to Thaddeus Wong, broker of @properties, for commentary on the trend.

A proposed bill to streamline and align the refinance processes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may soon make it easier for homeowners who are current on their mortgage payments but who have been previously unable to refinance to finally take advantage of record low interest rates.

«With improved affordability and record low interest rates, this is an optimum time for first - time buyers to enter the market.»

Following that premise, if there is going to be inflation, with record low interest rates, now is the time to buy!

We also have record low interest rates.

Yet, despite these huge challenges, the real estate market thrived, driven by record low interest rates and a vibrant Canadian economy.

Eager lenders and record low interest rates are helping fuel these opportunities for the recession - resilient darling of the multi-family industry.

The hunt for return has intensified over the last couple of years, courtesy of record low interest rates across the developed world.

Finally, with an aging population and continued record low interest rates, pressures on pension funds are likely to continue to cause labour unrest and plant closures.

However, thanks to eight years of record low interest rates many of the best high dividend stocks (including utilities) are trading at unappealing valuations that can make for a higher degree of risk than many investors realize.

Take advantage of record low interest rates that can ensure the affordability of a real estate investment.

Homeowners continue to go online to request help from lenders and brokers to lock into a record low interest rate.

In this 22 July article James Montier explores why, with the current record low interest rates «We May Be Witnessing The Death Of Bonds As An Asset Class»

Recent years have seen record low interest rates and investors starved for strong yields.

Over the last month, investors have still been flocking to bonds despite record low interest rates.

That might be a sign of fiscal prudence, but it's also the result of record low interest rates that ease debt - carrying costs.

If you are a responsible homeowner, but the current market value of your home has made it difficult or impossible for you to refinance at today's record low interest rates, Mortgages Unlimited may even be able to help you without needing a new appraisal.

Freddie Mac says, «the fixed 30 - year rates may be a once in a life time opportunity to lock into a record low interest mortgage.»

With fixed mortgage interest rates falling in the mid 3 percent range again this year the sluggish housing results and the high unemployment rate have helped prolong these record low interest rates.»

These record low interest rates are only one part of the equation.

And thanks to record low interest rates, it's also possible to save a tremendous amount of money on your monthly payments and end up with a mortgage payment that is lower than rent would be in your area.

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For individuals, the logic comes down to disaster protection: Years of record low interest rates have propelled the price of every financial asset into the stratosphere.

However the historical data fails to take into account current record low interest rates.

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Worse yet, record high leverage coupled with close - to - record low interest coverage indicate stress within corporate balance sheets.

Due to the recent drop in housing prices and record low interest rates it is possible to be paying less for a mortgage than for a rental.

However I noticed that your interest rate adjustments may not be low enough in light of todays record low interest rates.

They also point out that the record low interest rates have created housing demand from large institutions (Like PIMCO, and individual investors too) searching for positive returns.

(and the gain is not tax free) The real cause of the increase in debt - to - income ratio is the following; 1) High taxation leaving fewer dollars in the hands of the public 2) Record low interest rates and relaxed lending criteria 3) The wealth affect of increasing Real Estate prices 4) ridiculous credit card interest rates 5) lack of real wage growth

If you are a responsible homeowner but the current marketplace loan - to - value (LTV) requirements and need for a new appraisal have made it difficult or impossible for you to refinance at today's record low interest rates, Mortgages Unlimited may even be able to help you without needing a new appraisal or meeting previous LTV requirements.

The Czech Republic has also experienced a record low interest rate since 1995, with an interest rate of 0.05 % reflective of a modest core inflation rate of 0.15 % and a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate at 1.1 %.

Keep in mind, too, that our record low interest rates have little meaning for anyone who doesn't have an almost perfect credit score.

«Going forward with our current product line up, record low interest rates and a stable U.S. economy, we remain optimistic about the health of the U.S. new vehicle sales industry and our position in it.»

The combination of record low interest rates, lower prices, and a tax credit for first - time homebuyers is creating incentives for some people to take the plunge into homeownership.

And our actions have helped to secure record low interest rates for businesses and consumers - the biggest possible stimulus to the economy.

«But investing for the future, taking advantage of record low interest rates, can be the right thing if done sensibly and that can help not just with the housing itself but one of the big issues is infrastructure investment that is needed alongside the housing.»

«And where that means, so for example, that we can sensibly - you borrow more to invest in the infrastructure that leads to more housing - take advantage of some of the record low interest rates that we have, I think we should absolutely be considering that.»

However, whilst acknowledging that the Government «have to do more to get our economy moving and get jobs for our people», the Prime Minister remained adamant that «we must not abandon the plan that has given us record low interest rates.»

Record low interest rates have prompted cashed - up private equity firms to open their wallets again and circle cheap Australian companies.

On the buy side, record low interest rates had spurred takeover interest, considering private equity firms normally «aggressively geared» acquisitions, Mr Buckland said.

On balance, it seems likely we're in a speculative bubble, fuelled by the record low interest rates of recent years and the arrival of Buy To Let investors scared of the stock market.