August 3 , 2009, 6:30 AM PST

National Average Fixed Rate Mortgage 
Unchanged July 31 at 5.29%

Fannie Mae Mortgage Backed Securities
MBS Opened Down 0.065% at 4.850%

10 Year Treasury currently 3.560% Up 0.04%
  
Lock Advice: LOCK
Unfavorable lender repricing is a risk. MBS prices are down -16/32 (FNMA 30-yr 4.5 at 100.04), below 9:45 et pricing of -8/32. Stronger than expected ISM and Construction data pushed MBS markets lower.  MBS Price and Yield have an inverse relationship.  Lower prices mean higher yields.

DJI stocks 9,241.29, Up 69.68, 0.76%

European and Asian Markets Up 0.931%

Nymex Crude Oil currently $72.88 Up $2.00

WORRIED ABOUT AN OUT OF TOWN APPRAISER?  If you are concerned about the value of your listing and need a local appraiser consider FHA financing where we can still control the appraiser selection

Where are the best rates: Mortgage Brokers or Direct Lenders?  Rate Survey

The dreaded Stealth Rate Shopper Strikes Ditech full story  

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Monday 10:00 AM Construction Spending Up 0.3% anticipated down 0.5%

Monday 10:00 AM ISM Manufacturing Index 49.9 anticipated 46.5

Are the best rates supplied by Direct Lenders? Rate Survey

Your Stealth Rate Shopper Strikes again full story 

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$8,000 Tax Credit Advance was approved (05-29-09) by FHA Click for FHA bulletin 

How To Apply For $8,000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit
Up to a $8000 Tax Credit is available from IRS

10 Ways to Avoid A Closing Nightmare
An easy list that will make your life easier

 
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2 Comments on Bill Ladewig's AM Market Brief

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Bill, thanks for the market check-up. May I put in a request: Would you blog soon about the advantages to FHA as it relates to appraiser selection? Kate

11:15am • #1
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Good idea Kate... coming soon.

11:20am • #2


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