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Mortgage Rate Update 4-3-13: Trends Projections & Today's Best Rates

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

Weaker than expected jobless claims data and ISM Services have lifted Mortgage Backed Securities today thus far.  We are currently at +30 bps for the day!

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 nearly 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!

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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 4-3-2013 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 Interest Rates - San Diego Residential Mortgage Specialist - Jason E Gordon - www.ApprovingSD.com 

The following chart shows a summary of today's activity:

 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 (Neil Trenerry)

 

FNMA 30-Year:
2.5 Coupon: Open 99.2500 Change 0.1250
3.0 Coupon: Open 103.2813 Change 0.0781
3.5 Coupon: Open 105.7344 Change 0.0625
 
Treasuries:
5 Year: Open 99.9699 Change 0.0703 Yield 0.7580
10 Year: Open 101.3906 Change 0.1563 Yield 1.8450
30 Year: Open 100.7500 Change 0.2656 Yield 3.0860
 
Key Economic Data
EUR/USD: Open 1.2830 Change 0.0011
GBP/USD: Open 1.5133 Change 0.0031
USD/JPY: Open 93.210 Change -0.200
Oil: Open 96.71
 
Key Economic Data:
Mortgage Market
Index: Actual 790.7, Last 823.7.
Purchase: Actual 212.4, Last 209.5.
Refinance: Actual 4189.0, Last 4436.6.
30-yr Rate: Actual 3.76%, Last 3.79%.
ADP national employment for Mar: Actual 158.0k, Consensus 200k, Last 198k, Revised 237k.
7:00: ISM N-Mfg for Mar
PMI: Consensus 55.8, Last 56.0.
Bus Act: Consensus 56.9. Last 56.9.
Employment: Last 57.2.
New orders: Last 58.2.
Price paid: Last 61.7.
 
Advice:
Expecting another slow day.
My position on MBS stays Neutral.

Market Commentary (Dan Rawitch)

Here is the link to today's video:
 
ADP jobs and ISM Services index both missed their mark. Looks like the needed fuel for our sneaky breakout. Unless unemployment surprises us in the wrong direction, it looks like we run up and test 103.75.

Trusted Industry Advisor

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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