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How The Stimulus Bill Indirectly Lowered Mortgage Rates

February 18, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law Tuesday in Denver, Colorado.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates after the Stimulus Plan?

February 17, 2009

In anticipation of a strong, government-led stimulus plan, mortgage markets improved with fervor early last week only to fizzle with equal speed as efforts fell short of expectations. Neither the Fed, nor the Treasury nor Congress gave markets what they wanted. Between Monday and Friday, mortgage markets were essentially unchanged, ending a 4-week slide.

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What To Expect From The Fed Today And How It May Impact Mortgage Rates

January 28, 2009

The Federal Open Market Committee adjourns from its 2-day meeting today.

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China’s Anger over Treasury Secretary to Be Tim Geithner’s Comments could Impact Mortgage Rates

January 26, 2009

Mortgage markets deteriorated last week on the heels of weak economic data and uninspiring corporate earnings. Mortgage rates rose for the second week in a row

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