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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 19, 2011

Given global economic conditions and the mortgage bond market’s status as a “safe market”, the failure of rates to fall last week suggests that this may be as low as mortgage rates get. It’s time to look at locking in. Continue reading

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (March 15, 2011 Edition)

Today, for the second straight meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 10-0. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : July 19, 2010

Mortgage rates are artificially right now so even the slightest jolt could cause them to spike. It would be similar to what happened in June 2009 when rates rose 1.125% in just 10 days’ time. Therefore, if you’re shopping for a mortgage and like the rate you’ve been quoted, consider locking in as soon as possible. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : July 11, 2010

Mortgage rates have fallen in 4 consecutive weeks and are on an extended rally that dates back to mid-April. This week, however, data returns and rates could reverse. Especially with inflation numbers are in play. Continue reading

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The 1 Force That Can Really Change A Mortgage Rate

Mortgage rates move in response to hundreds of factors. Among the biggest influences on mortgage rates? Inflation. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 24, 2010

Mortgage markets improved again last week on worsening news out of Greece and the Eurozone. Then, as contagion mentality set in, U.S. mortgage bonds gained and mortgage rates fell. It’s the 4th straight week in which conforming mortgage rates improved. Continue reading

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