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Today’s Jobs Report Will Keep Mortgage Rates Highly Volatile

Mortgage rates have been falling since April, shedding more than 1 percentage point since the Refi Boom began. Today, that momentum could lose some steam.

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Putting the FOMC statement in plain English

A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (November 3, 2010 Edition)

Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.

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Comparing 30-year fixed mortgage rate to Fed Funds Rate since 2000

Mortgage Rate Lock Alert : Expect Rate Changes Wednesday Afternoon

The Federal Reserve ends a scheduled, 2-day meeting today. It’s the seventh of 8 scheduled Fed meetings in 2010, and the eighth overall this year. Mortgage rates should be especially jumpy.

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Better Credit Scores Get Better Mortgage Rates

Mortgage approvals are primarily based on good income, good equity and strong credit, and, without all three, the best rates of the day remain out of reach. Do something about your credit score.

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FOMC meets this week

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : November 1, 2010

All things considered, it’s dangerous to float a mortgage rate this week. If you’re not already locked, talk to your loan officer prior to Wednesday afternoon.

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