Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Thursday, February 28, 2008Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients. As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation. More good news (at least from a rate perspective). Gross Domestic Product came in lower than expected (good) & Jobless claims came in higher than expected (good). Both sets of data support the idea of a downturn of the economy. Technically speaking - the FNMA 5.5% 30 year bond has broken through the 100 day moving average with a vengeance. If it stays above this mark, then rates will be gaining some of the ground it has lost over the past couple weeks. At this point one could
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