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click for larger imageThe rate markets are under pressure again this morning. The recent spike in interest rates adds more confirmation to our forecasts that the lows in the interest rates markets are now in place and rates are unlikely to fall to new lows. The recent stampede to the safety of US treasuries became excessive; the run down in rates was mostly in treasuries but mortgage rates benefited as the outlook for the US economy hit new lows in July and August. A lot of concern the US economy would double dip and fall back into text book recession sent investors, both domestic and foreign, to the safety of bonds.  There just isn't much room left for improvement, but a lot of room for rate to go up.  I would Strongly advise capitalzing while you can.

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Rising Mortgage Rates

DateFriday, December 11, 2009 at 9:29AM

Mortgage Bonds seem to have topped out on December 8th and have drifted lower since.  As a recap, the Bond Market directly affects mortgage interest rates – when the market is higher, interest rates are lower.  Now, as the Bond Market drifts lower we see rising interest rates.  The Bond is currently trading beneath the 50-day Moving Average.  We have been on an “alert to lock” status all week.



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