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Should you wait to buy a home or buy now?
February 9, 2023 by 2 Comments
Mortgage Rates trending Lower
January 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac’s PMMS (Prime Mortgage Market Survey) was released this morning showing that mortgage rates have been trending lower.
Please remember, the rates posted above from the PMMS are based on a survey from LAST WEEK… so these interest rates are expired and really just show where interest rates are trending. Please contact me for current mortgage rates for your personal scenario. [Read more…]
Price Adjustments coming soon to Conforming Mortgages
January 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Last week, the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency) announced changes to how conforming mortgages are priced with loan-level price adjustments (LLPAs). Some borrowers will find improved pricing where others will have to pay more in fees. The fees are typically incorporated into the interest rate for the mortgage.
From Fannie Mae’s Lender Letter dated January 19, 2023:
“We are implementing additional changes to our LLPA framework that represent the next step in our effort to increase support for borrowers historically underserved by the housing finance market…”.
Mortgage Rates Improved!
November 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage interest rates are having one of their best days in months following the CPI report released this morning showing better than expected data on inflation. Yes, inflation is still high but this morning’s report indicates that it may be starting to correct. [Read more…]
Freddie Mac PMMS: Mortgage Rates on the Rise
September 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac’s Prime Mortgage Market Survey illustrates how mortgage interest rates have continued to push higher. The graph below is based on an average from last week so the rates are “expired”. This graph is to just give you an idea of how mortgage rates are trending. NOTE: Please click here for current mortgage rates for your personal scenario.
Fannie Mae projects Mortgage Interest Rates around 4.5% in 2023
August 31, 2022 by 4 Comments
Fannie Mae recently released updated projections for interest rates next year. An average of 4.500% for a 30 year fixed would be an improvement from what home buyers and homeowners have experienced since the jump in interest rates that that happened the second quarter of this year. We have to remember that this is just a prediction and many factors influence the direction of mortgage interest rates. [Read more…]
Marry the House. Date the Rate.
June 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
I can’t take credit for the catchy phrase “Marry the house. Date the rate”. It’s being posted by mortgage professionals and real estate agents all over social media. What does this phrase mean? [Read more…]
Mortgage rates pushing higher
June 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage interest rates have been moving higher at a pace not seen in years. If you’ve been a subscriber to The Mortgage Porter, you may recall that I often say mortgage rates move up much faster than they come down…the jump over the last few days has surprised many. [Read more…]
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