With the Dow up more than 500 points, after breaking through 8000 on the low at about mid day, we are seeing what will likely be the rythym we will experience over the next six to none months.
There should be much optimism regarding future legislation in the first quarter of the coming year, but at the same time, great fear as to the risks facing the US and global economy. Thus, there is great opportunity for profit given the volatility and the ability to trade quickly.
For long term investors, there is great hope that the systems will be stronger after this chaos and that growth willbe more consistent moving forward. Bond yields should be more normalized and defaults after 6-9 months should decline.
Be careful in the short term. The rallies make for great trading opportunities.
We are seeing credit card rates sky rocket for those who are paying and have credit cards with a balance. What is happening to those who are not paying? Please leave a comment, as this is important to monitor and track!
New credit card issuance is at a screaching halt. If you are seeing new credit issuance, please let me know.
Current mortgage rates here in Florida are as low as 3%, yes 3%, with 1% points, tied to the 30 day LIBOR plus a margin. Thus money is cheap, if you can get it. Loan to values on mortgages on these rates is 50% for a cash out refinance and 60% for a $ for $ rate refi. Thus, if this kind of mortgage would serve you, let me know, but for 90% of those looking to refi or buy a home, the rate is great but the LTV is too low!
I understand that the SBA is beginning to issue loans for those stressed by the economic challenges. Let me know if you have had success!
Speak with you tomorrow!
God Bless!
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November 14, 2008 in credit, Markets, Personal Finance
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With the Dow up more than 500 points, after breaking through 8000 on the low at about mid day, we are seeing what will likely be the rythym we will experience over the next six to none months.
There should be much optimism regarding future legislation in the first quarter of the coming year, but at the same time, great fear as to the risks facing the US and global economy. Thus, there is great opportunity for profit given the volatility and the ability to trade quickly.
For long term investors, there is great hope that the systems will be stronger after this chaos and that growth willbe more consistent moving forward. Bond yields should be more normalized and defaults after 6-9 months should decline.
Be careful in the short term. The rallies make for great trading opportunities.
We are seeing credit card rates sky rocket for those who are paying and have credit cards with a balance. What is happening to those who are not paying? Please leave a comment, as this is important to monitor and track!
New credit card issuance is at a screaching halt. If you are seeing new credit issuance, please let me know.
Current mortgage rates here in Florida are as low as 3%, yes 3%, with 1% points, tied to the 30 day LIBOR plus a margin. Thus money is cheap, if you can get it. Loan to values on mortgages on these rates is 50% for a cash out refinance and 60% for a $ for $ rate refi. Thus, if this kind of mortgage would serve you, let me know, but for 90% of those looking to refi or buy a home, the rate is great but the LTV is too low!
I understand that the SBA is beginning to issue loans for those stressed by the economic challenges. Let me know if you have had success!
Speak with you tomorrow!
God Bless!