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Delaware Mortgage Rates – May 8, 2008 – Float or Lock?

John Thomas May 8, 2008

Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking your Delaware Mortgage Loan Rate.

As always – consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.

It was a great day for MBS (Mortgage Backed Securities) yesterday as a sell-off in stocks prompted bond buying. The 5.5% coupon finished the day at 100-23 which is almost enough profit margin to bring 5.5% at PAR within reach for many wholesalers (some of the more aggressively priced will be there) IF WE HOLD THE GAINS.

Jobless Claims came out this morning slightly lower than expected. Is this a statistical blip or is the economy improving? Productivity increased but hours worked decreased. Finally, labor costs increase but not as much as expected. All of this points to unsure times ahead.

Technically speaking – the FNMA 5.5% 30 year bond is at the bottom of a tight trading range. Depending on how the stock market reacts will better determine the direction of bonds.

Until the current range is broken, then the best bet is to lock your Delaware Mortgage Interest Rate.

If you need help obtaining a Mortgage for the purchase or refinance of a home, please feel free to call me (John R. Thomas) at 302-368-7132 or you can APPLY ONLINE HERE.

John R. Thomas – NMLS 38783

Certified Mortgage Planner – Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.

302-703-0727 DE Office / 610-906-3109 PA Office / 410-412-3319 MD Office

248 E Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

About John Thomas

John Thomas and his team are long-time Delaware natives. They know the local real estate market as well as they know the loan products that help them serve it. Dedicated to helping first-time buyers; the John Thomas Team are experts on first-time buyer loan programs (FHA, VA, USDA) and conduct monthly first-time buyer seminars that have been attended by more than 3000 Delaware buyers.