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            <author>dennis@dennispeaseteam.com (Dennis Pease)</author>
            <title>Oregon Mortgage Rates: Weekly Update - Lane County - Eugene</title>
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Mortgage rates for 15 and 30 year fixed loans stayed the same this week. However, the ARM rates got substantially better. That may mean that the investors in MBS (mortgage-backed securities) are loosening up a bit, and are more willing to take on these loans. Of course the guidelines are still very strict, but ARMs can be a great option for certain situations, especially in Jumbo loans. 


The Commerce Dept released their report on Durable Goods Orders, (products that are intended to last more... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:34:27 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Eugene Weekly Mortgage Update - Eugene Oregon Home Loan News</title>
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Mortgage rates have inched up just slightly, as noted below. The Labor Dept reported 663,000 jobs lost in March, which should have rallied the bond market and pushed rates lower. However, that number was less than had been anticipated, so it was seen as a plus by investors. After yesterday's stock rally the S&amp;P 500 is up 23% since March 9 th when it hit a 12 year low. 


Stocks were not really affected today by the jobs report because employment is always a &rdquo;lagging indicator&rdquo;.... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:10:12 -0500</pubDate>
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