Last Friday’s Jobs Report came in better than expected and mortgage rates ticked up a little higher on Friday but are still in a tight range and essentially unchanged compared to last Monday’s rate post (slightly improved). There’s not a lot on the dance card this week for scheduled events that may impact the direction of mortgage interest rates this week. Watch for the Fed Minutes on Wednesday, which has stronger odds of moving mortgage rates. Since this week’s calendar is so light, I’m adding a couple items that will not impact rates…but are eventful!
- Monday, October 6: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS vs Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football
- Wednesday, October 8: FOMC Minutes released
- Thursday, October 9: Initial Jobless Claims
- Saturday, October 11: I’ll be teaching a home buyers education class at our corporate office just south of Southcenter. We still have room available – please rsvp if you are interested. You can check out all the home buyers classes that I currently have scheduled by clicking here.
As I write this post, 8:00 am on Monday, October 7, 2014 at 9:42 am I’m quoting:
NOTE: The rates below are already expired! If you would like me to provide you with current rates based on your personal scenario for a refi or home purchase anywhere in Washington state, please click here.
30 year conventional fixed rate: 4.125% (apr 4.245%) priced with 0.887 points. This is a slight improvement of 0.078 points, compared to last Monday’s rate post.
15 year conventional fixed rate: 3.250% (apr 3.483%) priced with 1.054 points. This is slight improvement of 0.101 points, compared to last Monday’s rate post.
Rates quoted above are based on a purchase in the greater Seattle – King County area with a sales price of $500,000, 20% down payment and a loan amount of $400,000. The home buyers have excellent credit with credit scores of 740 or higher and the transaction is closing by November 13 or sooner.
Rates quoted are subject to credit approval and may change at any time. This is just a small sample of the rates and programs that I have available. If you would like me to provide you with a mortgage rate quote for your home purchase or refinance on your home located in Ilwaco, Issaquah, Interbay or anywhere in Washington state, please click here.
GO HAWKS!!!
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