Rates Neutral to Better On Weak Consumer Confidence Data

Rates Flat Despite Productivity Gains

By:

Paul King - MortgageLoan.com | May 07, 2008

Rates were flat today despite better than expected economic news. Retail rates should be unchanged to slightly higher over yesterday, due to yesterday afternoon weakness in bonds.

Bonds Increase, Fannie Mae Lending Power Enhanced

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Paul King - MortgageLoan.com | May 06, 2008

Treasury bonds increased further today, on rebounding stocks. Fannie Mae the largest US Mortgage company, posted a larger than expected quarterly loss.

Quiet Week Ahead For Rates?

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Paul King - MortgageLoan.com | May 05, 2008

onds were relatively calm today despite a drop in the stock market. Rates may edge up about .125 to price today.

Rates Jump on Strong Employment Report

By:

Paul King - MortgageLoan.com | May 02, 2008

Bonds were sharply down and rates increased following stronger than expected jobs data, signifying renewed concerns about inflation.

Rates Down In Anticipation of Employment Report

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Paul King - MortgageLoan.com | May 01, 2008

Interest rate markets were up today despite the release of stronger than expected economic data.

Fed Cuts Rates .25%

By:

Paul King - MortgageLoan.com | April 30, 2008

The Federal Reserve announced today it would cut key short term interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Rates Down Despite Weaker Than Expected Economic Reports

By:

Paul King - MortgageLoan.com | April 29, 2008

Bonds were up, rates were down today despite stronger than expected data. Retail mortgage rates dropped about .375 to price.

Rates Flat in Anticipation of Weeks Data

By:

Paul King - MortgageLoan.com | April 28, 2008

Rates were unchanged today and the bond market flat with no economic news released and the stock market calm as well.