Mortgage rates hit decades-low of 4.32 percent
Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in decades for the tenth time in 11 weeks, as investors worried about the economy. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:27:42 -0700)

US home loan demand rises as rates hit new low
US home loan demand rises as rates hit new lowUS home loan demand rises as rates hit new low (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:59:37 -0700)

Home mortgage refinance rates are low
Home mortgage refinance rates are low right now. How can you capture the best rate? (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Refinancing applications at 15-month high
Applications for mortgage refinancing hit a 15-month high last week as interest rates remained near historic lows, a mortgage bankers' group said Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:01:03 -0700)

Mortgage rates hit record low: Freddie Mac
U.S. mortgage rates fell in the past week to the latest in a series of record lows as yields on government debt dropped, according to a survey released on Thursday by Freddie Mac, the second-largest U.S. mortgage finance company. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:25:44 -0700)

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Releases July 2010 Cost of Funds Index
SAN FRANCISCO----The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced August 31, 2010, that the 11th District Monthly Weighted Average Cost of Funds Index for July 2010 is 1.753%. The index for June 2010 was 1.797%. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:05:00 -0700)

Mortgage applications rise 2.7 pct on low rates
Mortgage applications rose 2.7 percent last week as more borrowers took advantage of the lowest rates in decades to reduce their monthly loan payments. The Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday the increase was led by a 2.8 percent rise in refinance... Mortgage Bankers Association - Mortgage - Refinancing - Loan - Business (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:21:09 -0700)

Mortgage activity rises slightly in week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday U.S. mortgage activity increased in the week ending Aug. 27, with refinancing activity at a 15-month high. Mortgage - Mortgage Bankers Association - Refinancing - United States - Financial Services (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:46:36 -0700)

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