原文:It is interesting to compare Wesco’s approach(deliberate non-diversification of investments in an attempt to be more skillful per transaction)with an approach promoted for years by Michael Milken to help sell junk bonds. The Milken approach,supported by theories of many finance professors,argu...
"In the last two weeks, the worry among investors over the size of the U.S. debt seems to be dissipating among investors, resulting in a greater demand among bond investors for 10-year Treasurys. Not surprisingly, again, higher demand has sent Treasury yields and mortgage rates lower. As...
Though refinance rates fell significantly ahead of the Fed’s first cut in September, subsequent strong economic data sent mortgage interest rates right back up. Mortgage rates respond to a range of economic factors, including the bond market, investor expectations, inflation and labor data. While ...
"Mortgage rates have started the new year higher as bond yields reach levels that we haven’t seen since last April. The economy continues to chug along with the prices for services reaching a two-year high and the employment sector remaining resilient to higher rates. The incoming administratio...
mortgage rates usually increase as well. Currently 10-year bond yields are up which doesn’t bode well for lower mortgage rates.Mortgage interest rates have an inverse relationship with bond prices.When bond prices go up, mortgage interest rates go down. And banks tie on their own risk premium...
Though refinance rates fell significantly ahead of the Fed’s first cut in September, subsequent strong economic data sent mortgage interest rates back up.Mortgage rates respond to a range of economic factors, including the bond market, investor expectations, inflation and labor data. While the...
Interest rate. This is one of the most important factors to consider. Just be aware that, depending on how much you can deposit into the account and when, higher interest rates don’t always come with higher overall returns. You can browse savings accounts sorted by interest rate here. Mini...
rates. You will do well to remember that while bond interest rates can be variable, the bond term is fixed and cannot be adjusted upwards or downwards. Should you wish to recover the bond funds before its maturity date, you have the only option of selling it in the secondary bond markets...
People looking to buy a home who want the lowest possiblemortgage paymentsgiven record-high home prices should consider a 30-year mortgage. Although it may come with a higher interest rate compared to other home loan terms, monthly mortgage payments are lower because they are extended over a lo...
Mortgage rates are determined by a complex interaction of macroeconomic and industry factors, such as: The level and direction of the bond market, especially 10-year Treasury yields TheFederal Reserve'scurrent monetary policy, especially as it relates to bond buying and funding government-backed mort...