Thursday, September 22, 2011

Mortgage Rates Improve Again From All-Time Lows

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Sep 22, 2011 5:17PM

Mortgage Rates Improve Again From All-Time Lows

After yesterday's FOMC Announcement, Mortgage Rates moved to all time lows. The rally in bond markets extended overnight and throughout today's trading, resulting in rate offerings improving even more. Please keep in mind that lenders simply cannot move mortgage rates lower at the same pace as a rapid rally in Benchmark Treasuries. Although you might hear talking heads on TV or read articles saying that mortgage rates are tied to Treasuries, THEY ARE NOT , and you'll be perennially frustrated if...

Sep 22, 2011 4:00PM

RadarLogic: "Signs Point to Trouble Ahead" as Seasonal Home Price Peak Passes

Last week RadarLogic, a real estate data and analytics company, submitted a proposal, which we covered here , to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in response to a Request for Information regarding the proposed bulk sale of government owned real estate (REO). Wednesday, in their RPX Monthly Housing Market Report, they provided the latest information on their RPX Composite Price, and used updated data to restate and demonstrate the need for and urgency of their plan. In brief, the company...


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10:45 AM:

JP Morgan Cuts Homebuilders Hovnanian, KB Home

10:38 AM:

MBA: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased For First Time Since 2009

10:20 AM:

ECON: Leading Economic Index Signals Weak Growth

10:07 AM:

Freddie Mac: Fixed Rate Mortgages Hold Steady at Record Lows

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Today's Comments

Adam Quinones

"Less mkt uncertainty will tighten CC #MBS yield spreads. The Fed's bid will intensify that move, then provide stability."

Jeff Anderson

"I like the 3.5 vs 4.0 chart. haven't seen that before. Awesome breakdown, as usual, MG."

Frank Ceizyk

"The simple truth is we have gotten what we have because we offered nothing as an alternative. The interpretation of how to implement all of the new regulations..."

Today's Q&A

Anonymous

"RE short sale; if the selling price exceeds the banks agreed..."

Anonymous

"How can i work for the banks and clean out homes?"

Anonymous

"If someone buys a single family home for cash, how long until..."