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Bill Ladewig's AM Market Brief

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February 27, 2009, 8:00 AM PST
Fannie Mae Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) Down 8.2 basis points (bps) to 4.759%
*A Basis Point (bps) is 1/100 of 1.00%

National Average Fixed Rate Mortgage 
Up 2 basis points at 5.14% on 02-26-09

Lock Advice: Float with Caution
The Mortgage Mentor rate indicator has been hovering in the nuetral zone for the past week where rates could begin a trend either up or down.

DJI Stocks: 7,116.61 Down 65.47 -0.91%

European and Asian Markets Down 1.61%

10 Year Treasury currently 3.01%

Crude Oil $43.69 per barrel, Down 3.38%

FHA Made Easy on Line class - Everything you need to know about FHA Register Here

NEWS FLASH 2009 Conforming Loan Limits increased by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to $729,750 in high cost counties

Fannie Mae Now Allows up to 10 income properties

New Hope For Down Payment Assistance.A bill to reinstate reformed downpayment assistance was introduced by Congressman Al Green (TX) with bipartisan support and it will have the same language as unanimously passed last year by the House Financial Services Committee.

How To Apply For $7,500 First Time Buyer Tax Credit
Up to $7,500 can be borrowed from IRS

10 Ways to Avoid A Closing Nightmare
An easy list that will make your life easier

 

Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Bill.. terrific information (didn't need to know the stock ticker..Oh..well) but rate seem to be steady in the low 5's loan limits up, and investors can finance up to 10 properties is all good items be be aware of.

Feb 27, 2009 02:38 AM