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To: Sub-Driver

All right all you experts. What’s this going to do for Mortgage rates and the ability of people to refinance?


8 posted on 12/16/2008 11:39:05 AM PST by Old Retired Army Guy (tHE)
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To: Old Retired Army Guy

Mortgage rates will go up in the short haul, then decrease. We are seeing rates in the 4.75% range now. Eventually this may reduce the rate to as low as 4%.

As far as getting a loan goes.....who knows. The credit market has been tight. Only those with good credit and income have been able to refi - however, I am seeing the mortgage brokers refinancing lower credit scores.


23 posted on 12/16/2008 11:43:34 AM PST by illiac (If we don't change directions soon, we'll get where we're going)
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To: Old Retired Army Guy

Mortgage rates will rise because this will lower the yield on 10 yr treasuries,again.Dollar goes down,mortgage rates go up.


26 posted on 12/16/2008 11:44:17 AM PST by quack ("Those Who Sacrifice Liberty For Security Deserve Neither.")
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To: Old Retired Army Guy

Probably not much.

In order for a bank to over lower rates they have to believe they will get their money back and then some.

With the coming inflation/devaluing of the dollar that isn’t going to be the case. Getting paid back with dollars that are worth considerably less is a losing deal for the banks.


110 posted on 12/16/2008 5:40:44 PM PST by DB
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