21Feb2008
Dan Green
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Bankrate.com Mortgage Trend Index (February 21, 2008)

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Reports of inflation's demise were greatly exaggerated.  Inflation leads mortgage rates higher.I am a regular participant in the Bankrate.com Mortgage Rate Trend survey and this week's survey is now available.

Note: the survey only covers conforming loans.  If you are a jumbo, Alt-A, or sub-prime mortgage holder, the survey is not for you.  If that's the case, email or call me and we can talk about the specifics of your situation.

Anyway, on to the group's predictions for the next 30 days:

  • 46% of participants predict rates will increase
  • 46% of participants predict rates will decrease 
  • 8% of participants predict rates will remain unchanged

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:

"Reports of inflation's demise were greatly exaggerated. Inflation leads mortgage rates higher."

On the fence about locking or floating your mortgage rate?  Try this little test to see if your emotional thoughts out-muscle your rational ones.

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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