Mortgage Rates May 11, 2009 – Weekly Forecast

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, 2009....

Mortgage Rates Week Review May 4 – 8, 2009 (Chart)

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...

B of A rebranding Countrywide = Lipstick on a Pig

They might be rebranding there name, although I am sure all the inexperienced and shady Loan officers from Country Wide will still be working their loans! This is the TRUE meaning of Lipstick on a Pig!  It is sad how BIG Marketing dollars can convince millions that you have a great Knowledgeable...

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...

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