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Mortgage Rate Update 7-17-13: Trends Projections & Today's Best Rates

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

Comments made by Ben Bernanke this morning emphasized that highly accomomodative monetary policy will remain appropriate for a long time. He also repeated that the Fed's expected timeline to taper its bond purchase program depends on the future performance of the economy. Bernanke's comments and weaker-than-expected Housing Starts data caused an early rally in Mortgage Backed Security (MBS) prices this morning.

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 propelling current mortgage pricing on any given day. Feel free to browse the library and research historical rate updates dating back over 2 years at www.JasonGordon.info whenever desired.  To make things easier, I have also posted a quick report on How To Read The Charts Below.

Also, make sure to learn THE TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE RATES (to help understand the relationship between rates & fees/credits) along with THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES (to better understand the relationship between up-front closing costs and mortgage interest rates so you don't get duped by clever advertising campaigns). Remember, we all make better decisions in life when we have the actual facts to analyze...share this report with those whom you care about!

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

The following information is current as of Wednesday 7-17-2013 and will help you understand today's 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 Tuesday with a NEUTRAL RESULT to pricing.  Tuesday's NEUTRAL RESULT netted a change of 0 basis points (bps).

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

 Today's Best Mortgage Rates - Jason E Gordon - www.JasonGordon.info

The following chart shows the activity thus far for today:

 Today's Best 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):

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

 Today's Best 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.

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Market Commentary (Neil Trennery)

FNMA 30-Year:
2.5 Coupon: Open 92.9844 Change 0.5469
3.0 Coupon: Open 97.05938 Change 0.5625
3.5 Coupon: Open 101.3125 Change 0.5156
4.0 Coupon: Open 104.0938 Change 0.3750

Treasuries:
5 Year: Open 100.3359 Change 0.3203 Yield 1.3050
10 Year: Open 93.6563 Change 0.4375 Yield 2.4790
30 Year: Open 87.4531 Change 0.3281 Yield 3.5600

Key Economic Data
EUR/USD: Open 1.3174 Change 0.0010
GBP/USD: Open 1.5258 Change 0.0099
USD/JPY: Open 99.260 Change 0.140
Oil: Open 105.77

Key Economic Data:
Mortgage Market
Index: Actual 519.4, Last 533.3.
Purchase: Actual 202.7, Last 201.7.
Refinance: Actual 2351.7, Last 2454.6.
30-year Rate: Actual 4.68%, Last 4.68%.
Housing starts for Jun: Actual 0.826m, Consensus 0.959m, Last 0.914m, Revised 0.928m.
Building permits for Jun: Actual 0.911m, Consensus 1.000m, Last 0.985m.

Advice:
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S.Bernanke said the central banks asset purchases are by no means on a preset course and could be reduced more quickly or expanded as economic conditions warrant.

My position on MBS stays Long.

Market Commentary (Dan Rawitch)

 
Uncle Ben spoke again...in my opinion he said the same thing he has previously said, but this time, he said it in a way that was not as scary. Also, housing starts WAYYYYYY down, as well as building permits, give as a glimpse of how fast things will sour with even the slightest of rate increases.
 
I hated stimules from the beginning. I've always known we would have to pay the piper some day...but the Fed will continue to delay pain and I believe rates will continue to improve. It is never a straight line though...you know that!
 
For now...I think we will close the gap from this morning and over the next day or two, we should test 101.75.

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San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist Jason E Gordon

The above information was compiled and distributed by San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist, Jason E Gordon in an effort to provide transparency regarding true mortgage rate activity and market guidance to consumers and professionals interested in this activity. All Market Commentary is provided via The Mortgage Coach and/or their RateWatch technology software.

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.jasongordon.net or www.ApprovingSD.com or more information.

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