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The Retail Sales report for December came out today with much worse than expected numbers.

Because of this, the Dow is off over 200 points at the time of this posting, and mortgage bonds remain flat on the news. Normally, news like this would send a rush of buyers into the bond market, but that has not been the case so far today, further challenging conventional wisdom in forecasting. Stay tuned as tomorrow will be another big day in the news with the release of the Core Producer Price Index (PPI), Initial Jobless Claims for the first week of January and the Philadelphia FED Index (the outcome of which will have a high level impact on the markets). If you would like to get pre-approved for a purchase or refinance, please call 850-221-8334 anytime. Rates as of 10:10 AM 1/13/2009

Steve Russell Mortgage Banker Primary Residential Mortgage 850-221-8334 Cell 850-497-6325 Office Steve@steverussellonline.com www.SteveRussellOnline.com * All rates assume the purchase of a single family primary residence with at least 20% down payment, 740 credit scores, and verifiable income and assets. Rates vary based on borrower profile and property type. Rates are subject to change without notice. All rates also assume a 1% origination fee. Loans with no origination fee and no points may be available.

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