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,...

Mortgage Rates April 16, 2009 – Ready Set Foreclose

Mortgage Rates increased today as the FNMA 30 YR MBS 4% gave up roughly 9bp.  This down tick in the MBS can be attributed to the late day mini rally in the equities market as JP Morgan Chase beats estimates as it releases earnings. Both Building Permits and Housing Starts were released today.  Building...

Mortgage Rates April 13, 2009 – Rates Improve

What a great way to start the week. Mortgage Rates improved today, with an increase in MBS. After a light data week last week, data returns. Tuesday, we’ll get a look at Retail Sales.  Because consumer spending accounts for two-thirds of the economy, a lower-than-expected figure for Retail Sales...

One Week to GO! Get to the IRS on Time Even If You Can’t Pay

Have you ever completed your tax returns only to find out that you owe way more to Uncle Sam than you were expecting – or worse, that your tax bill is more than you can possibly afford to pay right now? Don’t worry. If this is the case, you’re not alone. And, more importantly, you’re not...

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