We think we will see another rate decrease, however, because of resurfacing troubles in Europe and recent signs of economic weakness in the U.S. * The above rate quote has the following assumptions: $ 400,000 Loan Amount; 20 % down payment; credit score above 740; property is SFR; borrower has sufficient income to qualify; APR is approximately 0.20 % higher than quoted rate for a $ 400,000 loan. (jvmlending.com)
In a new sign of economic weakness, customs data Monday showed China's imports fell 6.7 percent in November compared with a year earlier instead of recording the small gain forecasters expected. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
The problem with that approach for bonds is that stretching for yield leaves you in lower - quality issues that get hit hardest at the first sign of economic weakness. (realdealretirement.com)