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Archive for September 17th, 2009

Chico, CA Interest Rates Market Report – Economic Influences – September 17, 2009

Rates Are Really Looking Good

We're Floatin' Into Friday

Housing Starts Up

Housing Starts rose to 598,000 when they expected 583,000.  New Building Permits, however, came in at 579,000, just a bit lower than what was expected.  This is good news for the housing front.  And if things are starting to look up, now IS a good time to buy.

Initial Jobless Claims

New Claims moved to a lower 545,000.  Better than what we’ve been seeing, however, still pretty gloomy.

Interest Rates

Mortgage Backed Securities have managed to move above the 200-Day Moving Average.  This is a good sign.  Thursdays are generally good days, however, we’ll float into the weekend and see if tomorrow would be a good day to lock in.