Here 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.
Oil is up, stock market down - bonds are confused. The Midwest "Business Barometer" came in this morning higher than expected yet still in an "economic contraction". This is causing some angst in the bond market.
Technically speaking - the FNMA 6.0% 30 year bond broke above support levels on Friday due to good/bad economic reports. The bond has broken south this morning with the better than expected news from the Midwest, though still above the 25 day moving average.
Since this is no time to gamble, if you haven't done so yet
To learn why one should Float or Lock -
Check out Should I float? Should I lock? & Reasons to Float or Lock
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I haven't had time to read any financial news so I thought I'd stop by....sounds like a bit of an up and down day. Thanks as always for the update.