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Should I Float? Should I Lock? - Daily Update for Friday, October 30, 2009

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Mortgage and Lending with Amerisave Mortgage Corporation

Should I Float? Should I Lock? - Daily Update for Friday, October 30, 2009

Here are the daily thoughts on interest rate floating or locking if you are asked by your clients. 

As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation

Most interesting news today.  Personal Spending came in as expected (though down from last month), Personal Consumption for last month and compared to last year were both in line with expectations. Personal Income came in as expected though slightly lower than last month.  Only thing possibly affecting rates in a bad was Consumer Confidence coming in slightly higher than expected.

Yesterday's auction for Treasury's came in not very well received.  This caused bonds to dip.

Look for rates this morning to be dip some from where they closed yesterday when rate sheets are released by AmerisaveMortgage Corporation.

Technically speaking - the FNMA 4.5% 30 year bond is currently keeping above the all important 200 day moving average. The bond is rising from oversold status.

I am recommending to

   LOCK your best mortgage rate.  I 

To learn why one should Float or Lock -

                          Check out Should I float? Should I lock? &;;; Reasons to Float or Lock

 


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Terry Miller
Miller Homes Group - Tyler, TX
Miller Homes Group and Tyler Apartment Locator

Great post. I always locked in the past, but in todays market who really knows sometimes.

Oct 30, 2009 02:39 AM
Charlie Gantz
Keller Williams Commercial, Tampa Bay - Saint Petersburg, FL
J.D., M.B.A.

Thanks for the timely update.  Charlie Gantz, Greenwood, IN; J.D., M.B.A.; owner/principal broker, Atlas Commercial Real Estate, LLC

Oct 30, 2009 02:57 AM