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Fed Meetings = Mortgage Rate Changes

By Chris Richter | Published: April 28, 2010
The Federal Reserve adjourns from a scheduled, 2-day meeting today. These tend to be highly influential days where mortgage rates can move significantly in a very short amount of time.
Posted in FOMC | Also tagged 30 year fixed mortgage, consumer interest rates, credit card rates, FOMC, Mortgage Rates, prime rate | Leave a comment

Mortgage Rate Predictions: Week of March 22, 2010

By Chris Richter | Published: March 22, 2010
Last week was simple: Rates unchanged. However, between the lines, it was a volatile week. Monday through Wednesday saw improvements and Thursday and Friday saw an equally quick sell-off.
Posted in Weekly Review | Also tagged Fed MBS Program, Mortgage Rates, Thomas Hoenig | Leave a comment
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