Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of mortgage rates (PMMS) were released this morning showing rates remaining at near record lows.
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Mortgage rates holding steady at record lows
June 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Fed raises the Funds Rate by 0.25%
June 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Today the FOMC increased the Fed Funds rate by a quarter point from 1 to 1.25%. This increase to the Funds Rate was highly anticipated by the markets. As long as the economy stays on it’s current path, the Fed anticipates it will begin to gradually reduce the Federal Reserve’s securities holdings by decreasing reinvestment of principal payments from agency debt and mortgage backed securites. The Fed has been manipulating mortgage rates for a very long time. As they begin to pull out of mortgage markets, this will most likely cause mortgage rates to trend higher. [Read more…]
Mortgage Rates continue Lower
June 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac released the weekly PMMS (Prime Mortgage Market Survey) showing that mortgage rates continue to be at the lowest levels of 2017 with the 30 year fixed back under 4.000%.
The PMMS reports on average rates from the previous week based on a survey for conforming loans (loan amounts $422,950 and below). Last week, the 30 year fixed averaged 3.89 with 0.5 points. From the PMMS:
“The 10-year Treasury yield fell 3 basis points this week. The 30-year mortgage rate moved in tandem with Treasury yields, falling 5 basis points to 3.89 percent. Mixed economic data and increasing uncertainty are continuing to push rates to the lowest levels in nearly seven months.”
We are noticing an increase in refinances with the 30 year fixed being back below four percent.
If you’re considering refinancing or buying a home located anywhere in Washington state, I’m happy to help you. Click here for a no-hassle mortgage rate quote.
USDA Income Limits updated for 2017
June 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The income limits for USDA no-down payment mortgages has been recently updated…of course this took place soon after I posted income limits! 😉 Just goes to show you that you have to keep in mind that guidelines are constantly changing in the mortgage industry and just because it’s published on a blog (or any website), it may not be the most current or accurate information. What that said…here is the updated post. [Read more…]
Lowest Mortgage Rates of 2017
May 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac just released their weekly survey of mortgage rates showing that rates have hit the lowest point so far this year with the 30 year fixed averging 3.95% with 0.5 points.
So if you’ve been waiting to refinance, my suggestion is to jump on it as rates can change quickly. If your home is located anywhere in the state of Washington, where I’m licensed, I’m happy to help you with your refi or purchase. Click here for a mortgage rate quote.
Mortgage Master is now financing Manufactured Homes
May 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage Master Service Corporation has started allowing the financing of manufactured homes again using FHA or VA mortgages. Here are some of our basic guidelines: [Read more…]
FHA vs Conventional Low Down Payment Mortgages for Home Buyers
May 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It is a very competitive market for home buyers in the greater Seattle area. I’m finding that many of my clients who are using FHA for financing are not feeling the love from home sellers. It’s not unusual for home sellers, or more likely their Listing Agent, to steer away from FHA offers when a conventional offer is in hand. [Read more…]
HARP Refi’s are still available…for a few more months!
May 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Home Affordable Refinance Program (also known as HARP) which helped many home owners refinance their underwater homes into lower rates following the melt-down, is scheduled to end later this summer. [Read more…]
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