18May2006
Dan Green
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Bankrate.com Mortgage Trend Index (May 18, 2006)

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Producing goods is cheapening for businesses, and that will lead to a reduction in consumer costs in the coming months. But not this week. Inflation may be contained, but Wall Street is not convinced. Expect rates to trend higher as a result. I am a regular participant in the Bankrate.com Mortgage Rate Trend survey and this week's survey is now available.

I am predicting that rates will increase over the next 30 days, but that doesn't mean you should necessarily follow my advice when choosing whether to lock a rate, or float it.  My advice may not be appropriate for your individual situation.

From the Bankrate.com survey:

"Producing goods is cheapening for businesses, and that will lead to a reduction in consumer costs in the coming months. But not this week. Inflation may be contained, but Wall Street is not convinced. Expect rates to trend higher as a result."

Remember:  if rates go up and you are locked, you are protected.  If rates go down and you are locked, you can (almost always) "float down".  Locking mortgage rates guarantees a 100% chance of success in The Rate Game.

Dan Green
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Dan Green

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Dan Green (NMLS #227607) is an active loan officer with Waterstone Mortgage. Email Dan ator call 513-443-2020.

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