Mortgage rates are based on bonds (mortgage backed securities) and often fluctuate throughout the day depending on activity in the markets. Often times when the stock market is taking a hit, we’ll see mortgage rates improve as investors will trade seek the safety of bonds. World events, like what is taking place in Crimea, may impact mortgage rates,  as will the Fed’s bond buying program and economic data that is scheduled to be released. Here are some of the economic indicators scheduled to be released this week:

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