Mortgage Rates

Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions

by David Lukas January 4, 2012

As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012.

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Despite Low Rates, Pending Home Sales Slip In August

by David Lukas September 30, 2011

Despite the lowest mortgage rates of all-time, home buyers are slowing the pace at which they’re buying homes.

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DMR PodCast 103:The Fed Funds Rate and Mortgage Rates

by David Lukas April 29, 2011

In this week’s DMR PodCast talks about the relationship between The Fed Funds Rate and Mortgage Rates. The FOMC is a special, 12-person committee within the Federal Reserve. It’s led by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and the group is responsible for voting on our nation’s monetary policy. This includes setting the Fed Funds Rate, the rate at [...]

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Achieving the lowest Mortgage Rate

by David Lukas March 29, 2011

For most consumers, the most important part of finding the right mortgage is convincing themselves they have found the “lowest” interest rate. This is understandable, as the interest rate is certainly is an important component of the mortgage. Obviously one of your goals should be to achieve a great rate; however, how does one go [...]

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Better Credit Scores Get Better Mortgage Rates

by David Lukas November 2, 2010

Mortgage approvals are primarily based on good income, good equity and strong credit, and, without all three, the best rates of the day remain out of reach. Do something about your credit score.

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

by David Lukas May 27, 2010

Mortgage rates are low and they likely won’t stay that way. If you’ve been thinking about a refinance, talk to your loan officer as soon as possible.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 24, 2010

by David Lukas May 24, 2010

Mortgage markets improved again last week on worsening news out of Greece and the Eurozone. Then, as contagion mentality set in, U.S. mortgage bonds gained and mortgage rates fell. It’s the 4th straight week in which conforming mortgage rates improved.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 10, 2010

by David Lukas May 10, 2010

Mortgage markets improved to their best levels of 2010 last week, aided by events half a world away and ongoing safe haven buying. Greece’s debt problems continue to help mortgage rate shoppers around the country.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 29, 2010

by David Lukas March 29, 2010

Mortgage markets tanked last week, raising rates to their highest levels in a month. Most of the losses occurred Wednesday in what was the worst 1-day mortgage market performance in more than 6 months.

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For Clues About The Future Of Mortgage Rates, Watch For Inflation

by David Lukas March 19, 2010

If you’re trying to gauge whether rates will be rising or falling, one keyword for which to listen is “inflation”. Mortgage rates are highly responsive to inflation.

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