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Is More Fed-Led Stimulus On Its Way?

The Federal Open Market Committee released its April 2012 meeting minutes this week, revealing a Federal Reserve in the ready for additional monetary stimulus. Continue reading

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (April 25, 2012)

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Wednesday. Continue reading

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The Fed Starts A 2-Day Meeting Today. Make A Strategy.

The Federal Open Market Committee begins a 2-day meeting today. Mortgage rates are expected to be volatile for the next 48 hours. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : April 23, 2012

Mortgage markets were mostly unchanged last week, breaking a three-week winning streak. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : April 16, 2012

Mortgage markets improved last week as a global flight-to-quality continued. Continue reading

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Fed Minutes Causes Mortgage Rates To Rise Suddenly

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its last FOMC meeting. Mortgage rates are rising on the news. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 19, 2012

Mortgage markets worsened last week as the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee suggested economic recovery may be closer than its originally expected, and that inflation may be a near-term economic concern. Continue reading

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (March 13, 2012)

Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. Continue reading

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The Fed Meets Today : Protecting Your Housing Payment

The Federal Open Market Committee meets today,its second of 8 scheduled meetings this year. As a home buyer or would-be refinancing household, get ready for changing mortgage rates. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 12, 2012

Mortgage markets were mostly unchanged last week despite a series of positive developments. In addition to Greece successfully reaching a deal with its private creditors, the U.S. economy turned out strong reports — most notably the Non-Farm Payrolls report. Continue reading

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