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Mortgage Rate Update 4-2-12: Trends, Projections & Today's Lowest Rates

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

Now that April is upon us, what can we expect from mortgage rates in 2012 Q2? 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 complimentary 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 Monday 4-2-2012 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 Friday with a WORSENING to pricing (and will typically warrant a pricing adjustment by most Lenders). Friday's WORSENING resulted in a change of 24 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.

Market Commentary

Analyst: Neil Trenerry

FNMA 30-Year:

 

3.0 Coupon: Previous Close 99.594  Open 99.875  Change 0.281

3.5 Coupon: Previous Close 102.688  Open 102.875  Change 0.188

4.0 Coupon: Previous Close 104.844  Open 104.953  Change 0.109

Treasuries:

 

5 Year: Previous Close 99.781  Open 99.891  Change 0.109  Yield 1.023

10 Year: Previous Close 98.078  Open 98.328  Change 0.250  Yield 2.189

30 Year: Previous Close 95.844  Open 96.281  Change 0.438  Yield 3.320


Key Economic Data:

 

EUR/USD: Previous Close 1.3357  Open 1.3281  Change -0.0075

GBP/USD: Previous Close 1.6016  Open 1.5998  Change -0.0019

USD/JPY: Previous Close 82.990  Open 82.160  Change -0.8300

 

Gold: Previous Close 1669.30 Open 1666.00 Change -3.30

Oil: Previous Close 103.02 Open 102.14 Change -0.88


Key Economic News:

 

7:00 Construction spending for Feb: Consensus 0.6%, Last -0.1%.

 

7:00 ISM Manufacturing PMI for Mar: Consensus 53.0, Last 52.4.

 

Advice:

 

With the gain from the Open, as long as we get no surprise from Construction spending and ISM, I would expect the market to continue improving thru the day.

 

My position on MBS stays Neutral

Trusted Industry Advisor

Jason E Gordon, San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist, www.ApprovingSD.com

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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