A decline in stocks has lifted Mortgage Backed Securities this mornng after a great day yesterday. Today's economic data had little impact. December Core PCE Inflation increased 0.1% from November, matching the consensus, and it was just 1.2% higher than one year ago. Personal Income was flat, wh
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01/31/2014
This morning, fourth quarter GDP dropped from a strong 4.1% in the third quarter to 3.2%, which was above the consensus of 3.0%. Weekly Jobless Claims rose to 348K, above the consensus of 325K. Pending Home Sales Index came in well short of expectations. The reaction to today's data was small, bu
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01/30/2014
Ahead of today's Fed announcement, the emerging markets have stolen the spotlight. The combination of slower growth in China and reduced Fed bond purchases could lead to trouble for emerging markets such as Turkey and South Africa, and these concerns have dragged down global stock markets. In
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01/29/2014
Despite a big shortfall, there was little reaction to today's Durable Orders data. The Dow is up 90 points. Consumer Confidence came in slightly above expectations. The net result has mortgage pricing +/- 0.125 to Friday's close. This daily mortgage interest rate report is designed to provide Bor
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01/28/2014
On the heals of a strong week, we begin our Monday with significant volatility. See the charts below for details. This daily mortgage interest rate report is designed to provide Borrowers & Real Estate Profesionals with factual data regarding where rates are at any given time and what trends are
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01/27/2014
Although there has been very little economic news this morning, Investors are heavily gravitating towards safer assets, including Mortgage Backed Securities. The Dow is down 160 points, and mortgage pricing is IMPROVING. The result of this data is a market opening of 0.250 BETTER to the points/cr
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01/24/2014
Weaker than expected manufacturing data in China has hurt global stock markets and lifted Mortgage Backed Securities this morning. Weekly Jobless Claims and Existing Home Sales came in close to expectations, while Leading Indicators came in below. No further economic data will be released today.
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01/23/2014
After a down afternoon yesterday, combined with little news this morning, Mortgage Backed Securities have declined throughout the day. The net result is approximately 0.250% - 0.375% WORSE to the points/credits associated with any given interest rate option. This daily mortgage interest rate rep
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01/22/2014
No economic news this morning to sway the market. Mortgage Backed Securities are flat thus far this morning despite a good day on Friday. The net result of the above news was a market opening of approximately +/- 0.125% to the points/credits associated with each interest rate option. This daily m
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01/21/2014
Are you a Real Estate Agent in San Diego, CA? If so, you are invited and encouraged to attend an upcoming training titled "Techniques of the Top 10%" presented by Wellington Pendell of The Career Compass (and hosted by AmeriFirst Financial, Inc.). The event flyer is listed below. Capacity is li
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01/17/2014
