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Why They Make Coattails

Why They Make Coattails

Aug 18, 2010 | Posted by | Uncategorized |

The folks from Regions Mortgage were nice enough to send us an update about the Fed meeting last Tuesday and it seemed pretty interesting to us.  We figured, “Thanks for writing our weekly blog!” So, here ’tis! 

From Bert Karrer

Regions Bank

Tuesday’s highly anticipated Fed meeting resulted in a policy change which was slightly positive for mortgage rates. This, along with downgrades to economic growth forecasts and continued low inflation, helped mortgage rates move a little lower again this week. 

As expected, the Fed made no change to the fed funds rate and left the “extended period” language in place. The Fed also downgraded its economic outlook, saying that the pace of the recovery is likely to be “more modest in the near term than had been anticipated.” In light of this, the Fed has implemented a new policy to purchase additional securities to replace maturing securities from its portfolio, instead of letting its balance sheet shrink. This action will provide a small amount of monetary stimulus to the economy. Even though the Fed will purchase Treasuries rather than mortgage-backed securities (MBS), higher Fed demand for bonds in general supports low mortgage rates. 

This month’s most closely watched inflation report showed that inflation is not a concern right now. In fact, some Fed officials and investors are worried that inflation will fall too low. The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% from June, and increased at a 1.2% annual rate. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose at a slim 0.9% annual rate. The Fed is believed to be most comfortable when core inflation is rising at a rate between 1.5% and 2.0% per year. Low inflation is favorable for mortgage rates. 

Hope that brings a little clarity. If it sounded more like Charlie Brown’s teacher (Waahh Wah Waaah Waaah Waaaaaaaahh), give us a call and we’ll hash through it together.

 
Be sure to check out our latest video update for Lake Keowee Real Estate in August starring Mike Roach as your humble yet precocious tour guide. Just click play below!
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