Freddie Mac’s PMMS report was released today with commentary that it’s not reflecting the impact Janet Yellen’s comments had earlier this week, causing rates to drop. Remember, Freddie Mac’s PMMS report is an average of LAST WEEK’S mortgage rates…it’s old news if you’re using this for locking. However, it’s good data if you’re interested in trends.
Tomorrow morning we’ll have the Jobs Report which tends to impact rates for better or worse… stay tuned!
The bottom line is that mortgage rates continue to be at very low levels. If you are interested in buying or refinancing a home located anywhere in Washington state, I’m happy to help you!
Welcome to February! As it’s the first week of a month, we have the Jobs Report due to be released this Friday. Mortgage rates are at their lowest levels in months. Many Washington home owners are taking advantage and refinancing to either reduce their payment, shorten their mortgage terms or taking cash out for home improvements or to consolidate debt. We are also seeing more home buyers in action too! 
This week began with a holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The volatility in the markets continue this short week. At one point today, the Dow was down 566 points and ended up closing down 249 points. Global stocks dropped overnight with fears over China’s economy and oil prices at very low levels. All this turmoil translates to lower mortgage interest rates, as traders seek the safety of bonds, like mortgage interest rates.
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