Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of September 1, 2025

I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. We have a short week and it’s packed with jobs data, which tends to impact the direction of mortgage interest rates – which have been trending lower! In this week’s episode, we also discuss Seattle’s projected home values with the Case-Shiller report.

 

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of August 25, 2025

Mortgage rates liked what they heard from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Friday when he signaled that the Fed might adjust rates at the upcoming meeting in September. How does this impact mortgage rates and where are mortgage rates trending? Learn this and more about our new and improved bridge loan in this week’s episode.

If you would like to see what current mortgage interest rates are for your financial scenario, please contact me!

 

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of August 18, 2025

Mortgage rates seem to be pretty steady (right now). This week’s episode features a down payment assistance program that doesn’t require you to be a first time home buyer or have income limits. Check it out in my latest update or contact me with questions!

 

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of August 11, 2025

Mortgage rates have been trending lower but does that mean it’s a good time to refi?

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of August 4, 2025

Mortgage rates have improved following Friday’s weak BLS Jobs data. Check out my weekly report to learn more.

What Do You Need to Get a Mortgage Rate Quote?

The other day, a home buyer who was shopping interest rates told me that another lender would not provide her with a rate quote unless she submitted an application and allowed them to run her credit. This is wrong! A lender does not need a complete application or to pull your credit report (not even a “soft-pull”) before they can provide you with a detailed mortgage rate quote. I don’t know if it was the lender’s company policy or if they were just trying to get more information – however, it should not be required. [Read more…]

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of July 28, 2025

We have the Fed meeting, PCE (inflation data) and the Jobs Report…oh my!

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of July 21, 2025