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Fed Funds Rate 2008-2011Mortgage markets improved last week as the Federal Reserve provided new market stimulus and the Eurozone continued to grapple with Greek's sovereign debt issues.

Conforming mortgage rates fell in Virginia last week overall, dropping for the second straight week.

For rate shoppers, the best day on whic...

26.09.11 04:04 PM - Comment(s)
Mortgage rates rose for the first time in three weeks last week, as Eurozone default fears eased abroad, and expectations for a domestic stimulus increased,  pushing conforming and FHA mortgage rates in Virginia off their all-time, historical lows. Rates were at their lowest Tuesday morning, th...
19.09.11 04:04 PM - Comment(s)

Mortgage guidelines tighteningMortgage guidelines appear to be tightening with the nation's largest banks.

In its quarterly survey to senior loan officers nationwide, the Federal Reserve uncovered that a small, but growing, portion of its member banks is making mortgage approvals more scarce for "prime" borrowers.

A prim...

08.09.11 04:03 PM - Comment(s)
FOMC meeting on TuesdayMortgage markets were especially volatile last week, taking rate shoppers in Virginia on a roller-coaster ride. The week's news schedule was full. It included debt ceiling debates, jobs figures, and ongoing maneuverings within the Eurozone. Each story a material impact on mortgage rates and, as...
08.08.11 03:45 PM - Comment(s)

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