Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Mortgage Rates: Losing Streak Continues

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Aug 24, 2011 4:34PM

Mortgage Rates: Losing Streak Continues

Yesterday, we noted pressure building on BestExecution rates. Today, things boiled over unfavorably and the loan pricing losing streak extended into a fourth day. Mortgage Rates got hit hard enough that yesterday's quotes may not even be available today without additional closing costs. Our ongoing guidance recently has been to take advantage of recent rate offerings as soon as possible, noting that "the frustration of missing out on "high 3's" and instead getting "low 4's" seems nowhere near as...

Aug 24, 2011 10:09AM

FDIC Sued Over WAMU's Bad Loans; LPS Sued Over Robo-Signing Allegations; Bank of America in Downward Spiral

Fannie, Freddie, and the US Government aren't the only entities struggling with debt. The U.S. Post Office is expected to hit its $15 billion borrowing limit next month, and banks are scrambling to determine their potential lease exposure to the agency on their retail loans. Watch for post office closings, announced several weeks ago, and then end of Saturday delivery. And a federal judge ruled that the FDIC has to face a $10 billion lawsuit tied to the failure of WAMU : the judge refused the FDIC...


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3:23 PM:

MBS At Lows Again. Stock Lever Hurts. Lower Volume Though

3:05 PM:

ICBA: Tips for Financial Preparedness in a Natural Disaster

11:03 AM:

NAR: Urges White House to Host Housing Summit

10:15 AM:

Poll - Bond Yield Outlook Slashed Unanimously

10:08 AM:

HUD: New FHA Mortgagee Letter (2011-30)

10:05 AM:

MBA: Purchase Applications at Lowest Level Since 1996

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Today's Comments

Adam Quinones

"That is the most important question that still needs to be answered: WHO WILL FOOT THE BILL FOR MBS LOSSES? Banks certainly haven't been willing to..."

Rob Ellis

"Question Rob, you have comments about auto-refi for underwater folks in quotes, but it doesn't state who you're quoting; who made the comment?..."

Steve Chizmadia

"Great article and great visuals in the graphs to tie to the discussion."

Today's Q&A

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"Is it illegal for a bank to sell a loan to another entity without..."

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"To calculate my next months interest amount, do I multiply the..."

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Today's Forum Discussions

sheri crowe

"I'm almost done with a refi through Amerisave. Yesterday they wanted info relating to a K-1. Wanted final K-1 and backup info. The partnership was..."

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"I was denied a refi because "xxx lender does not lend on properties that have un-permitted additions. Loan is declined for unacceptable property...."

steve

"My House has been for sale since 9/09 , but not one showing to date. everytime we ask the realtor about the lack of showings ,she responds with there are..."

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