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Mortgage Rate Update 3-8-12: Trends, Projections & Today's Lowest Rates

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Mortgage and Lending with CMG Mortgage, San Diego, CA NMLS 259027

What can we expect from mortgage rates for the rest of the quarter? All Real Estate Professionals & Consumers are advised to stay informed about interest rates and learn THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to insure the best financial decisions are being made without the distraction of marketing gimmicks. Whether you're a newbee, market analyst (or somewhere in between), keep yourself informed of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why) by subscribing to this daily update.

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The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why):

The following information is current as of Thursday 3-8-2012 and will help you understand todays best mortgage rates. If you are a Buyer/Borrower who is still on the fence (or if you are a Real Estate Agent attempting to educate your "on the fence" Buyer), please review these trends and secure an historically low interest rate before it is too late.

The market closed Wednesday with a NEUTRAL RESULT to pricing (and will typically warrant a pricing adjustment by most Lenders). Wednesday's NEUTRAL RESULT resulted in a change of 0 basis points (bps).

(hint: upward activity is good, downward activity is bad)

Today's Lowest Interest Rates - San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist - Jason E Gordon - www.ApprovingSD.com

The following chart shows the market activity for today:

Today's Lowest Interest Rates - San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist - Jason E Gordon - www.ApprovingSD.com

The following chart shows market activity over the past 10 days (hint: green is good, red is bad):

Today's Lowest Interest Rates - San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist - Jason E Gordon - www.ApprovingSD.com

The following chart shows market activity over the past 1 month:

Today's Lowest Interest Rates - San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist - Jason E Gordon - www.ApprovingSD.com
 

Daily Interest Rate Snapshot (sample of rates from one of the country's largest Lenders...individual pricing will vary based on specific Borrower qualifications): NOTE: This Lender has quoted a 1.00% Origination Fee (1 Point) to accompany this pricing. It bears noting that this chart does not necessarily represent todays best mortgage rates.

Today's Lowest Interest Rates - San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist - Jason E Gordon - www.ApprovingSD.com

Market Commentary

Analyst: Neil Trenerry

FNMA 30-Yr

 

 

Prev Close

Open

Change

3.0 Cpn

100.9063

100.9219

0.01563

3.5 Cpn

103.5313

103.5781

0.46880

4.0 Cpn

105.2813

105.3215

0.03125


Key Economic Data:

 

Prev Close

Open

Change

EUR/USD

1.3146

1.3229

0.0081

GBP/USD

1.5740

1.5782

0.0041

USD/JPY

81.080

81.490

0.0400

 

Gold

1683.30

1695.00

11.70

Oil

106.16

106.320

0.16



Key Economic News:

 

Challenger Layoffs for Feb: Actual 51.7k, Last 53.5k.

 

Unemployment

Initial jobless claims: Actual 362k, Consensus 351k, Last 351k.

Jobless claims 4-week average: Actual 355.0k, Last 354.0k.

Continued jobless claims: Actual 3.416m, Consensus 3.400m, Last 3.402m.

 

Advice:

 

With unemployment numbers sliding from last week, and the Dollar gaining against major currencies. I would expect the market to improve.

 

My position on MBS stays Long.

Trusted Industry Advisor

The above information was compiled and distributed by San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist, Jason E Gordon. As a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and Certified Mortgage Coach (CMC), Jason E Gordon utilizes his advanced training to examine a prospective Client's complete financial picture, while carefully listening to their overall goals. If it is mutually agreed that a new loan makes sense to pursue, Jason strives to make the entire loan process as seamless as possible. He truly believes that providing open communication and patient educational guidance to his Clients and Business Alliances has been a pivotal component to building his business, while enhancing his reputation in the Mortgage Industry as a Trusted Advisor. Visit www.jasonegordon.com or www.ApprovingSD.com or more information.

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