What may impact mortgage rates the week of February 4, 2013

As I write this post (8:10 am) the DOW is down 114 points. Political issues in Europe are giving a boost to mortgage backed securities (bonds) this morning. Remember, when the stock market is getting beat up, traders will seek the safety of bonds. 

Here are some of the scheduled economic indicators for this week:

Tuesday, February 5: ISM Services Index

Thursday, February 7: Initial Jobless Claims and Productivity 

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Seriously, if I can help you with your mortgage needs on a home located anywhere in Washington, please contact me. I have been helping with refinances and purchase mortgages at Mortgage Master Service Corporation since April 2000.