As concerns of the fiscal cliff persist, stocks have gone tumbling, and the early indication is that today could be more of the same. As a result, investors are moving to the safety of treasuries, and MBS prices are on the rise, which leads to improved pricing on rate sheets.
What’s Up on Wall Street?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.97 points (+0.02%), while the Nasdaq also went up 14.72 points (+0.51%). Likewise, S&P 500 increased 4.45 points (+0.32%).
Current Rates
Here are some of today’s mortgage rates:
- 30-Year Fixed Mortgage: 3.375% (3.618% APR)
- 15-Year Fixed Mortgage: 2.75% (3.22% APR)
- 7-Year ARM: 2.50% (3.103% APR)
Visit our mortgage rates page to find out how much you could save with today’s rates, or use our mortgage calculator to find more rate and loan options.
Financial Links
Here are a few links to some of today’s financial articles. Be sure to leave a comment below if you know of any additional financial articles that are trending today.
CNN Money
The New York Times
Wall St. Opens Day Mostly Flat
Reuters
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