But next week's payroll, production reports likely to dump on economy
Opt-out clause would make it easier for borrowers to defend against deceptive lenders
Long-term mortgage rates float just above 5.5%
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Economy thirsts for job growth, interest-rate equilibrium
Borrower beware of 'payment shock' when monthly installments begin to rise
Concerns over insufficient tax revenue appear on political horizon
'Fully indexed rate' the best indicator
Inflation rate needs to rise to nearly 2% before economy can gain speed
Borrowers who make late payments disadvantaged by daily interest accrual
Global trade, currencies push prices up, rates down
If using a mortgage broker, insist on written lock confirmation from lender
Despite uptick in retail sales, office market still in decline
Having a third party can 'obscure' who's to blame in loan pricing
Despite weak job market, surge in corporate earnings good for stocks
Protecting 'profitability' a top concern