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October 17, 2008

Increased Mortgage Rates Could Slow Housing Market
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In other economic news, US mortgage rates have seen a major jump
following the Wall Street bailout. The mortgage giant Freddie Mac
reports thirty-year rates are up half a percentage point since last
week. Economists are warning the jump could offset any potential gains
to the housing market by discouraging prospective home buyers.



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