I've been posting near-real time mortgage rate updates on Twitter since 2007.

I do it because mortgage rate information is "protected" and rate shoppers need every edge they can get.  When you know that rates are falling or when rates are rising, you can time your mortgage lock to get the best rate possible.

But Twitter's not everyone's cup of tea.

A number of readers have asked me to publish my updates to Facebook, too.  I'm happy to oblige.

If you haven't already done it, "fan" me on Facebook. I post the same helpful mortgage market updates found on Twitter, plus some bonus material, too.

Mortgage markets are in constant flux -- all day long, every day of the week.  The more you know, the better decisions you'll make.

Dan Green is an active loan officer. Email or call 513-443-2020. Dan is on Twitter at @mortgagereports.