According to Mortgage New daily , Mortgage rates moved moderately lower
again today, setting another new low for the month of November. That
said, the movement has been primarily restricted to the upfront costs
associated with the same old rates. In other words, the most prevalent
contract rates remain 4.0% or 4.125% for top tier borrowers, but the
upfront costs for those rates are a bit lower than they were on Friday.
The bond markets that dictate mortgage rate movement were almost
perfectly flat today after some volatility in the morning. While we
didn't end up seeing a meaningful attempt to get to stronger levels,
simply holding Friday's ground is a positive change. It contributes to a
trend that is currently more sideways and supportive compared to the trend in the second half of October which was characterized by slow, steady weakness.
Loan Originator Perspective
"Today is a great example of the market being range bound. We started
the day testing the lower realm of the recent range, which was quickly
rejected and we started trading back to the middle of the range. In my
opinion this is good, as long as we don't break above the upper support
level of the range, as the range serves as a guide to determine day to
day rates. We can put a few numbers on it, but generally I would say
2.30-2.40% (rounded up/down) on the US 10 Treasury yield. Floating is a
great scenario within this range to buy time to be within a closer date
of closing to reduce the costs associated with your rate. Within 15
days I firmly believe should be closed." -Constantine Floropoulos, Quontic Bank
"Yields were unable to make a big move lower this morning, but they have
held at support. The long term trend pointing toward lower mortgage
rates continues to hold. I am back to my advice of floating all loans
until you are within 15 days of funding and then locking. A 15 day
lock will render you the best possible pricing." -Victor Burek, Open Mortgage
While Mortgage bonds opened higher and drifted lower during today's
trading session we were able to keep all of Fridays gains and close
above key level. It looks to me as if the market is setting its self up
for a bond rally. Float for now as things unfold but do stay cautious
and check in daily." -Manny Gomes, Branch Manager Norcom Mortgage
