Another positive week for Mortgage Rates. The Benchmark FNMA 30 YR 5% posted a positive 28bp improvement overall this week.  The newfound lack of confidence in the U.S. recovery coupled with the Geopolitical landscape are contributing factors to the resurgence in lower rates.  Fridays close is a positive...

To: All Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Agents, Appraisers, Lenders, Home Builders, Title Agents, and Consumers From: Marc Savitt, President- National Association of Mortgage Brokers After more than a year of exhaustive negotiations with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, James Lockhart, Director of FHFA (GSE Regulator),...

Not much to say except is it over yet? As my colleges would say “Stop Being Chicken Little” although this time I might be right? Over the last eight (8) days MBS have been getting there you know what handed to them.  This does not translate good for consumer Mortgage Rates. End of market pricing...

The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credits – Cannot Be Used For The 3.5% Required Down Payment. •    Pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1709(b)(9), the homebuyer’s downpayment required for eligibility for FHA insurance may not consist of any funds (including funds derived from a sale of the homebuyer tax credit)...

June 1, 2009 started as another brutal day in the Mortgage Market. On top of the negative bankruptcy news for GM Mortgage Rates increased after a nice head fake last Thursday and Friday.  After reaching as low as 4.375% on a 30 YR in May. Mortgage Rates came in like a lamb and left like a lion (see...

Today was a nightmare to say the least.  Just not a good day, rates have increased almost a full 1%. Now What?

Mortgage rates have not fared well the month of May, and today was no different.   Mortgage Backed Securities once again ended the day in the red, giving up 68bp.  What does this mean Mortgage Rates, how does this translate into consumer rates?  Mortgage Backed securities and consumer rates move...

What a GREAT way to start the week.  After a horrible Thursday and Friday last week, the FNAM 30 YR 4.0% regained majority of its losses in today. The MBS closed higher by 50bp, translating into .25%-.375% depending on which rate sheets you or your lender was pricing off.   Mortgage Rates May 11,...

The first week of May is officially over, and Mortgage backed securities once again sold off at the end of the week giving up a total of 30bp this week (FNMA 30 YR 4% Chart). The selloff pushed Mortgage Rates higher for the first week of May. May 2009 Mortgage Rates. This week we saw the economy shed...

The recent FED Sr. Loan Officer Survey provides a glimmer of hope for the Loan world. Although rates are low one survey stood out to me; the survey which reflects Sr. LO opinion that guidelines and standards are tightening.  Read the Full Report.