Elevated Mortgage Rates Hammer Builder Confidence

Stubbornly high mortgage rates that have remained above 7% for the past two months are taking a heavy toll on builder confidence, as sentiment levels dropped in October to the lowest point since January.

Builder Confidence Drops in September, NAHB Reports

High mortgage rates are continuing to erode builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C., reported, noting the sentiment levels dropped below the break-even measure of 50 for the first time in five months.

Builder Confidence Drops in September, NAHB Reports

High mortgage rates are continuing to erode builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C., reported, noting the sentiment levels dropped below the break-even measure of 50 for the first time in five months.

Builder Confidence Drops in September, NAHB Reports

High mortgage rates are continuing to erode builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C., reported, noting the sentiment levels dropped below the break-even measure of 50 for the first time in five months.

Builder Confidence Drops in September, NAHB Reports

High mortgage rates are continuing to erode builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C., reported, noting the sentiment levels dropped below the break-even measure of 50 for the first time in five months.

Builder Confidence Drops in September, NAHB Reports

High mortgage rates are continuing to erode builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C., reported, noting the sentiment levels dropped below the break-even measure of 50 for the first time in five months.

Builder Confidence Falls as Mortgage Rates Rise

Homebuilder confidence retreated in August as mortgage rates approached 7% and stubbornly high shelter inflation further eroded housing affordability, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo reported.

Builder Confidence Falls as Mortgage Rates Rise

Homebuilder confidence retreated in August as mortgage rates approached 7% and stubbornly high shelter inflation further eroded housing affordability, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo reported.

Builder Confidence Moves into Positive Territory

Solid demand, low existing inventory and improving supply chain efficiency shifted builder confidence into positive territory in June for the first time in 11 months, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index reported.