BofA CEO Sees Two-Year Housing Slowdown as U.S. Rates Rise
BofA CEO Moynihan said activity in the U.S. housing market will probably slow for two years as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
BofA CEO Moynihan said activity in the U.S. housing market will probably slow for two years as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
US house prices could tumble as much as 20% in the wake of the surge in mortgage rates.
Fed suggested that lofty home prices could be susceptible to steep declines after big run-ups in recent years.
Mortgage rates dropped below 7% this week, but remain high enough to keep price-rattled homebuyers on the sidelines. Average 30yr fixed fell to 6.95%.
It should follow, that homeowners looking to refinance loans would also be headed to the sidelines in droves.
Average median house price declined to $389,500 in August, compared to high of $413,800 in June. But median house price still higher than a year ago.
Simon French, chief economist at investment bank Panmure Gordon, who forecasts a 14% fall in house prices over the next three years.