We have the results of the Fed meeting on Wednesday with next to zero chance of a rate change. Check out what may impact the direction of mortgage rates and learn which saves more, a price reduction or a seller credit to buy down interest rates on this week’s episode.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, refinancing, remodeling or even a reverse mortgage, let’s talk!
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of January 16, 2025
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Fannie Mae’s Upbeat Mortgage Rate Forecast with Rates in the 5s!
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Fannie Mae recently released their monthly forecast for housing. May’s forecast predicts 30 year fixed conforming mortgage rates with rates entering the 5% range in the second quarter of 2026.
While hearing that the 30-year fixed rate might hit the 5% range next year is music to many ears, there are some things I would keep in mind. For starters, the rates are NOT guaranteed – it’s just a forecast… although I’d rather see a forecast with mortgage interest rates trending lower instead of rates pushing higher. 😉 [Read more…]
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of May 19, 2025
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Mortgage rates seem to be steady (or stuck!) in the same range since early April. Check out my latest Mortgage Rate Update to get the details.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, refinancing or remodeling your home, please contact me! And don’t forget, we have our Reverse Mortgage Workshop this week on Thursday, “Retire Like a Boss”. This is a virtual event from noon-1pm so you can grab a lunch, your laptop and learn more about this tool for a comfortable retirement!
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Tariffs continue to toy with mortgage interest rates and we have a couple inflation indicators scheduled to be released this week that could impact mortgage rates. Also in this episode, we discuss renovation mortgages.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, refinancing, remodeling or a reverse mortgage, I am happy to help you!
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
How are mortgage rates doing after the conflicting jobs data last week?
Will the Fed lower rates on Wednesday? (Spoiler alert – the Fed does not directly control mortgage interest rates).
What’s going on with federal student loans?
And an announcement on our upcoming webinar “Retire Like a Boss” on this week’s episode!
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of April 28, 2025
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It’s Jobs Week AND we have PCE, the Fed’s favorite measure of inflation…. so how are mortgage rates fairing? Check out my latest post!
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of April 7, 2025
April 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
I’m a day late on the weekly update as I’m just back from my vacation with family.
Here’s your mortgage update, including how the markets and proposed tariffs are impacting the direction of mortgage rates.
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