Today was one of the most volatile days we’ve seen in years. I believe it’s the biggest hit the DOW has seen in three years. Mortgage rates started off surprisingly low this morning and this afternoon, they are heading back up. I still have a couple lenders who are still under 4% for a 30 year fixed conventional mortgage, as I write this post (3:09 pm, October 15, 2014).
Mortgage Rates Drop to new 2014 Lows
October 15, 2014 by 1 Comment
The 30 year fixed is back under 4.000% as I write this post. Rates change constantly and with how volatile the markets have been, we could see mortgage rates bounce back up as quickly as they’ve dropped down.
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: October 13, 2014 – Mortgage Rates are LOWER
October 13, 2014 by 1 Comment
Happy Columbus Day from Seattle – oh snap, I mean Happy Indigenous People’s Day. Regardless of which holiday you chose to celebrate, today is a Federal holiday and many offices are closed, including recording offices (no closings will be taking place today). Our office is open and I’m happy to help you with your mortgage needs. As today is a holiday, markets are closed. Here are some of the economic indicators scheduled to be released the rest of this week:
What the Fed Says and How It Impacts Mortgage Rates [LIVE POST]
October 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I am going to attempt to write a “live post” today to illustrate how mortgage rates may change based on data that is released throughout the day and market reactions. Please keep in mind that despite my best efforts, sometimes a “live post” can be a bit challenging…we’ll give it a try!
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: October 6, 2014
October 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
Last Friday’s Jobs Report came in better than expected and mortgage rates ticked up a little higher on Friday but are still in a tight range and essentially unchanged compared to last Monday’s rate post (slightly improved). There’s not a lot on the dance card this week for scheduled events that may impact the direction of mortgage interest rates this week. Watch for the Fed Minutes on Wednesday, which has stronger odds of moving mortgage rates. Since this week’s calendar is so light, I’m adding a couple items that will not impact rates…but are eventful!
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: September 29, 2014
September 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
This week is packed with economic data that may influence the direction of mortgage rates wrapping up with the Jobs Report on Friday. Mortgage rates will also react to world tensions, such as what’s taking place in the Middle East. This is because mortgage rates are based on bonds (mortgage backed securities) and investors often seek the safety of bonds over the potentially higher return found with stocks. Stocks are taking a hit this morning and mortgage backed securities are improved.Here are some of the economic indicators that are scheduled to be released this week:
How much does a bump in interest rates impact home buyers?
September 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’m reading an article this morning, “When Mortgage Rates Rise”, which addresses something that I’m often asked and that I also addressed recently on post here. Essentially, the “experts” are predicting that we will mortgage rates trend higher to around the 5% range by mid to late next year. Historically, speaking, 5% is not a high rate… in fact, I’m sure I wrote a blog post about when mortgage rates dipped as low as 5% back around 2008 . Our “problem” is that we have become accustomed to fixed rates in the 3 to 4% range. Mortgage rates have been at artificially low levels for a long period. And I agree that we will see this end as the Fed continues to pull back their support of mortgage backed securities.
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: September 22, 2014.
September 22, 2014 by 1 Comment
Happy first day of fall! Mortgage rates continue to be in a fairly tight range and are slightly improved compared to last Monday’s rate post.
Here’s a short list of economic indicators that may impact the direction of mortgage rates this week:
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