Non-Farm Payrolls

Homes Get More Affordable On March Jobs Data

Last Friday, in its Non-Farm Payrolls report for the month of March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced 120,000 net new jobs created, plus combined revisions in the January and February reports of +4,000 jobs.

By |2017-08-10T02:30:12-04:00April 10th, 2012|The Economy|Comments Off on Homes Get More Affordable On March Jobs Data

More Risk To Home Affordability : Friday’s Jobs Report

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.

By |2017-08-10T02:32:53-04:00November 2nd, 2011|The Economy|Comments Off on More Risk To Home Affordability : Friday’s Jobs Report

A Mortgage Rate Strategy For July’s Jobs Report

At 8:30 AM ET Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the July 2011 Non-Farm Payrolls report. Mark it in your calendar. If you've been watching mortgage rates fall to new all-time lows this week and fear a mortgage rate reversal, Friday could be the day.

By |2017-08-10T02:34:53-04:00August 3rd, 2011|The Economy|Comments Off on A Mortgage Rate Strategy For July’s Jobs Report
Go to Top