| Sep 23, 2011 3:57PM After two days of significant improvements, Mortgage Rates took a measured step back today. Best-Execution rates rose about an eighth of a point, but in some cases, your rate may not have changed at all today-merely your closing cost quote. (temporary caveat that we'll probably repeat a few more times): 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... Sep 23, 2011 11:50AM For the first time in seven quarters the level of outstanding commercial/multifamily mortgage debt grew in the U.S according to information released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Association said that total debt rose $3.5 billion or 0.1 percent in the second quarter of 2011 to a total of headline.4 trillion. The last time total debt increased was in the third quarter of 2009. Investment in multifamily mortgage debt increased by $3.9 billion or 0.5 percent 0from first quarter 2011...
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