Friday, September 12, 2008

Mortgage Rates Plunge to Spring Levels Under Conservatorship

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9/12/2008  
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  Most Mortgage Rates Dip to Spring Levels under Federal Conservatorship
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:58:55 EST

In its first week at least, the conservatorship of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae accomplished one part of the hoped-for effect; longer term mortgage rates plunged to levels not seen for months.

Freddie's Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ended September 11 (which includes the four business days since Sunday's announcement of the take-over of what is now THE mortgage market in the U.S.) showed the average interest rate...


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