I’m still in sunny California for my nephew’s wedding and will be back home before our next weekly update.
This week is set to be very volatile for mortgage rates with the elections taking place tomorrow. Although we may not have the final results for days, the markets will react.
We also have the Fed (FOMC) wrapping up their two-day meeting on Thursday. It’s widely expected that the Fed will reduce the Fed funds rate by 25 basis points. While this does not directly impact mortgage rates, it does influence the direction of mortgage interest rates.
Here’s what’s on schedule for this week:
- Tuesday, Nov. 5: ISM Services, 10-year Auction and the Presidential Election
- Wednesday, Nov. 6: 30-year Auction
- Thursday, Nov. 7: FOMC Meeting & Press Conference
- Friday, Nov. 8: Consumer Sentiment
If you would like to review mortgage rates for your personal scenario, please contact me.
The FHFA announced expanded guidelines for appraisal waiver increasing the maximum loan to value (LTV) from 80% to 90% on purchase transactions. An appraisal waiver is not guaranteed on all conforming mortgages. Loans are submitted to the automated underwriting systems for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, which determine whether or not a transaction will receive an appraisal waiver.
I typically share my weekly update on Mondays; yesterday was a travel day for me. I am writing this from beautiful Palm Desert on “vacation” for a family member’s wedding celebration.
As the October 31 property tax payment deadline nears, King County Assessor John Wilson has a clear message for seniors: Take advantage of the county’s property tax relief program, which is designed to help seniors reduce their tax burdens and stay in their homes longer.
I just received a notice from a local department store that they are INCREASING my interest rate from 24% to 31%! I’m a bit befuddled since the Fed recently lowered the funds rate by 0.50 and I pay off my account monthly. My credit is excellent. I decided to call the 1-800 number on the notice and was told this is an increase “across the board” and they do not have a lower rate to offer me. I enjoy receiving my benefits from using the card and even though I rarely pay interest as the bill is typically paid off every month, I can’t support this rate. I asked if there was anything I could do and she informed me that I have no options…except to no longer use this card. 
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