Rates shot up over the past two weeks despite treasuries plummeting because investors weren’t buying those mortgage securities.

He was Assistant Treasury Secretary in 2008 and "he learned two lessons from the 2008 financial crisis that are relevant today: The government was too slow and too timid in responding, and the government's targeted help to homeowners who needed it most did not help enough people."

As long as there is money in the treasury, unethical politicians will always use that money in abusive ways in exchange for votes.

This is a unique loan program administered directly by the SBA and Treasury and it’s rules seem quite fluid so I cannot say anything for certain as it pertains to your question unfortunately.Best of luck!

Zero coupon treasuries are Triple A Rated, they are issued at a discount and mature in 30 years if those are what you buy to insure your loans.

No-one knows the real effects of QE and other measures the Fed and Treasury are taking.

Follow the 10-year Treasury rate as mortgage rates normally follow its upwards or downwards trends.Google "10-year treasury and mortgage rates" and you'll see a chart which you can follow over time.

While some guidance has been issued, we still await on more guidance from Treasury and IRS. 

There has been additional guidance from the Treasury and SBA.Some of my observations are posted below.

I have 0 bonds or treasuries in my portfolio, all 100% equities.