Last night on Facebook, I saw an ad for a builder’s lender promoting “limited time opportunity special interest rate” when you purchase one of their new homes. This was being shared by a Realtor whom I’m “Facebook Friends” with. I decided to price out this “special rate” and proved that the rate, while very low, is actually not so special.
Mortgage Interest Rates at Historic Lows
September 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac released their weekly mortgage interest rate survey showing that mortgage rates have continued to trend lower.
Tomorrow we have the Jobs Report being released which tends to impact the direction of mortgage rates as it’s an indicator of inflation. Inflation is the “arch enemy” to bonds, like mortgage backed securites, and therefore tends to drive mortgage rates higher. Stay tuned!
Freddie’s PMMS is based on an average of mortgage rates from last week‘s applications for purchases with 20 percent down with excellent credit. Being the rates shared in this report are from last week, they are technically “expired” as mortgage rates change constantly – sometimes several times a day…especially in volatile markets. The PMMS is a great tool for seeing trends and where mortgage rates have been. It’s not a good tool for where rates are “right now”.
If you would like to know where mortgage rates are right now based on your personal scenario for a refi or purchase for homes located anywhere in Washington state, I’m happy to help you!
Mortgage Rates Drop Lower
June 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac released their weekly mortgage rate update, Prime Mortgage Market Survey, which illustrates just how low mortgage rates have dropped recently. [Read more…]
30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate nears Two Year Low
June 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac’s headline today from their PMMS (Primary Mortgage Market Survey) announced the mortgage rates are near two year lows.
The low rates are largely due to the ongoing trade wars. Should things simmer down, we could see mortgage rates return to a more “normal” range… in the meantime, savvy home owners are taking advantage of this opportunity to refinance into a lower mortgage rate.
It’s not just home owners who are benefiting from the current low mortgage rates. Home buyers are able to lock in a lower mortgage payment or qualify for a higher loan amount thanks to the the historically low mortgage interest rates.
If you are considering or considering refinancing a home in Renton, Redmond, Ravensdale or anywhere in Washington state, where I am licensed, I am happy to help you! Click here for a no hassle mortgage rate quote for your personal scenario for your Washington home.
It could be time to refi!
June 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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ortgage rates for a 30 year fixed conventional mortgage are back to very low levels. This is largely due to current global concerns which may create a opportunity of opportunity for those who may benefit from a refinance.
It may make sense for you to refi if: [Read more…]
Mortgage Rates trending higher
April 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage rate report (PMMS) based on a survey of mortgage interest rates from applications last week show that mortgage rates continued to move higher.
Mortgage Rates Continue Lower
February 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac’s PMMS report released this morning reveals mortgage rates continued to move lower for the third consecutive week. According to this report, mortgage interest rates are at their lowest in (just barely) over a year.
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest in 10 Months!
February 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac reports that mortgage interest rates are at 10 month lows in today’s Prime Market Mortgage Survey.
The Prime Mortgage Market Survey is based on an average of conforming mortgage rates from last week. If you would like to have a current mortgage rate quote based on your personal criteria for your home located anywhere in Washington state, please contact me! I’m happy to provide you with a no-hassle mortgage rate quote.
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