Mortgage rates ended the week of April 24, 2009 lower.  The MBS FNMA 30 YR 4.0% finished up 21bp higher for the week (higher is better for the MBS, price and interest are inverse).  The historically low rates for both conforming and FHA products are intended to help stimulate the economy by giving home owners a reduction in monthly housing obligations.  The low rates are also intended reduce the excess supply of

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home sitting on the market.  One would hope the Monetary and Fiscal policy will eventually lead us to equilibrium and a stable economy and housing market.

Friday’s better than expected New Home Sales number (337K estimated 356K actual). The positive number could be the first chute to sprout for this spring recovery.

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