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...
Mortgage Rates regained their footing today as the 30 YR 4.0% FNMA MBS closed 9bp higher for the day. If last week was the precursor to this week, we will see rate improve and stabilize Monday – Wednesday and turn negative Thursday – Friday.
Mortgage rates ended last week exactly where they started. ...
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 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...
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