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Mortgage Rates January 30, 2009

by steverussell on January 30, 2009 · 2 comments

in Gulf Coast Mortgages

The bond market had a rough day yesterday and yet it has had little affect on today’s mortgage rates.  This is likely due to previous rate increases to try and slow down the overwhelming rush to refinances that has underwriting backed up for weeks.

Something interesting is happening with the FED’s buy back program for mortgage backed securities.  As mortgage bonds are traded, they come at certain "coupon" rates and are sold in .5% intervals.  For instance, right now we are watching the 4% Fannie Mae

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Short Sale Progress With Countrywide

January 21, 2009 Real Estate

The term “Short Sale” means different things to different people. If you have tried to buy a short sale, chances are you will never try it again. And for the brave real estate agents who get involved…..let me just say, my heart goes out to you.

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