What may impact mortgage rates this week: June 10, 2013
Mortgage rates have been moving higher over the past few weeks. The better than expected data from last Friday’s Jobs Report...
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Are mortgage rates in the 3′s gone?
Mortgage rates have been moving higher causing some home buyers and rate shoppers a bit of surprise. Mortgage rates have been trending...
read moreWhat May Impact Mortgage Rates the Week of May 27, 2013
We are back to work following the Memorial Day holiday and mortgage rates are trending higher this morning. Mortgage interest rates...
read moreWhat May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: May 13, 2013
Mortgage rates, although still very low, are trending higher this morning following stronger than expected Retail Sales data and...
read moreDid you miss out on locking in the lowest refi rates?
Mortgage rates are still ridiculously (artificial) low rates thanks to our governments continued support. Mortgage interest rates have...
read moreMortgage Rate update for the week of March 4, 2013
This week’s economic calender would be considered a little on the light side if not for Friday’s Jobs Report. Here are...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of February 18, 2013
The stock and bond markets are closed today in observance of President’s Day. Here are a few of the economic indicators...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of February 11, 2013
Although still very low, mortgage rates have been trending higher. This morning I’m updating a quote for a Seattle home owner...
read moreMortgage Update for the Week of December 12, 2010
Mortgage rates continue to be very low levels. Freddie Mac has been reporting average interest rates for 30 year at under 4% for the...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of October 29, 2012
This week is packed with economic indicators that may move mortgage rates with the grand finale being the Jobs Report on...
read moreComparing FHA and Conventional Financing for buying a $300,000 Seattle Home
I’m working with a homebuyer who is looking to buy a home in Seattle priced around $300,000 with minimum down payment. Rates are...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of October 15, 2012
Here are a some of the economic indicators scheduled to be releases this week which may impact the direction of mortgage...
read moreGive yourself a raise: Refinance!
About three years ago, I helped a couple buy their first home. They were my first clients to lock in at 4.500%. I remember sitting...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of October 1, 2012
I cannot believe it’s October, can you? Perhaps it’s our extended summery weather we are experiencing in Seattle....
read moreMortgage Rates for Investment Property in Issaquah, Index, Ilwaco and beyond in Washington State
I was just approving a comment from an old post that I wrote at Rain City Guide about buying investment properties which included rate...
read moreVacations over…I’m back to work!
I’m back to work after my vacation in Hawaii with my son. We had a great time exploring Oahu’s beautiful beaches. The last...
read moreWhere will mortgage rates be in December?
I recently met with a couple who are getting ready to buy their first home. I love that they are meeting with me several months in...
read moreFHA Streamlined Refinance: Credit vs Non-Credit Qualifying
With an FHA streamlined refi, most folks have the misconception due to the program name “streamlined” that the refinances...
read moreDo I have the best rate possible?
One of my preapproved first-time home buyers asked me if they have the “best rate possible”. The phrase “best...
read moreUsing Rebate Pricing to Reduce Closing Cost on your Refi or Home Purchase
Mortgage rates are priced with rebate, a credit towards closing cost, or discount points, an additional cost paid to reduce the...
read moreYou Can Have (Almost) Any Mortgage Rate
Editors note: Mortgage rates quoted in this post are from 2008. If you would like me to provide you with a mortgage rate quote for...
read moreIs My Preapproval Still Valid with all the Rate Changes?
My clients and readers ask such great questions…I just received this one from one of my clients that I’ve been working...
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