Mortgage Rates Still Rising. Is This The End Of The Refi Boom?

November 19, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

With the sudden rise in mortgage rates, we have to question whether the Refi Boom is ending.

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Mortgage Rates Spike On Strong Retail Sales Data. Could 4 Percent Rates Be Done?

November 16, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Rising Retail Sales and Consumer Confidence data hints that the days of 4 percent, 30-year fixed rate mortgages may be nearing its end.

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Your ARM Is Adjusting Lower. Is There A Downside To Letting It?

September 10, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Adjusting conforming mortgages are adjusting to as low as 3 percent. If you have one, should you let your rate fall? Or refinance out?

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The Fed’s June Minutes Keep Mortgage Rates In Rally-Mode

July 16, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

At 7,333 words, the June Fed Minutes is the unabridged version of the more well-known, post-meeting press release. The corresponding press release was just 360 words. It turns out, the Fed’s words are doing wonders for mortgage rates.

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It’s July 1st – How Did The Housing Experts Fare On Their 2010 Predictions?

July 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

As 2009 was ending, the “experts” were busy making forecasts about the U.S. economy and what to expect in 2010. Were they right?

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The 1 Force That Can Really Change A Mortgage Rate

June 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Mortgage rates move in response to hundreds of factors. Among the biggest influences on mortgage rates? Inflation.

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