Mortgage Rate Watch May 2009 – May 2009 Mortgage Forecast (Chart)

It’s already May, and time for another Mortgage Rate Watch May 2009 – May 2009 Mortgage Forecast Loans closed in May will have first payment dates of July 2009. If April was a harbinger of things to come for May, Homeowners and Homebuyers will be the proud recipients of stable LOW Historic Mortgage...

Mortgage Rates April 29, 2009 – FED Minutes (Video)

The Federal Reserve adjourned from its two-day meeting this afternoon.  It’s one of 8 scheduled meetings each year for the Federal Open Market Committee. Although the FED announced to keep the FED Funds target unchanged, MBS gave up ground with the 30 YR FNMA 4.0% pulling back 22bp.  Mortgage Rates...

Mortgage Rates April 27, 2009 – Weekly Forecast

Monday April 27, 2009 was a great way to start the week, as the FNMA 30 YR 4.0% MBS posted a healthy 18bp improvement today.  If the past 4 weeks dictate the future, mortgage rates will start and end the week essentially unchanged. For active home buyers who have yet to find the “right home”,...

Allen Greenspan Supporting His FED Cuts

Clip of former FED Chairman Allen Greenspan supporting his FED Cuts, from David Faber’s documentary House of...

Mortgage Rates April 17, 2009 – Mortgage Week In Review

Mortgage Rates increased April 17, for a second day as MBS posted another day of losses.  Week over week rates are posted a 10bp improvement.  Although there was 3bp improvement lenders sill took advantage of the decline in MBS and increased Mortgage Rates. Overall rates remain low for the time being,...