US DATA: MBA refis surge +20.0% to the highest level in more than 3
yrs while the purchase index rose 4.0%, making the Mtg Bankers Assoc
Market Composite +16.6% adjusted in the wk ended Sept 28. The 30-yr
fixed conforming mtg rate hit a new record low at 3.53% and an MBA
official credited QE3. See the survey summary on the MNI main wire.