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These days, homes are more affordable than ever as the housing market emerges from a slow winter season and mortgage rates are still near 5 percent. Soft housing and low rates are an excellent combination for home buyers but whereas home values rise with a gradual pace, mortgage rates can change in an instant. [...] The Federal Open Market Committee adjourns from a scheduled 1-day meeting today, its second of the year. The FOMC has held the Fed Funds Rate in a target range of 0.000-0.250 percent since December 16, 2008, and the voting members of the Fed are expected to vote “no change” again today. However, no change [...] Well, when you have 85k jobs lost in December and the unemployment rate is at 10%, the New Year doesn’t particularly look that promising to you if you’re getting fitted for that cap and gown in May. While many are saying that the economy is “switching gears”, a 10% unemployment rate isn’t really indicative of [...] Good morning all! The only economic report for today is the Jobless Claims, and that figure has come in at 434k, a little bit lower than the 439k that was expected, and not much different than the prior 433k. Mortgage bonds are not moving much from yesterdays losses, as we are currently up 3 basis [...] Just like yesterday, MBS is taking a beating again this morning. We’re currently down 31 bps, and we’re awaiting the Existing Home Sales report in about 15 minutes. The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) came in at 2.2%, lower than the expected 2.8% estimate which caused MBS to rise a little, but we are still in [...] |
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