Fannie Mae’s Upbeat Mortgage Rate Forecast with Rates in the 5s!

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. 😉

What’s important to keep in mind is that there are A LOT of home buyers who have been waiting for lower rates. As rates trend lower and the markets heat up, home prices will very likely move higher.

If there is a home that you want to buy and you qualify at today’s mortgage rates, I would probably buy that home at today’s price with the plan on refinancing when/if mortgage rates move lower. With that said, you have to keep in mind that again, there are no guarantees that rates will move lower so you have to be prepared for keeping the current rate/payment.

The improvement to interest rate may be offset by increased price in the home. Plus, buying sooner means that you get the opportunity to start paying down your mortgage balance, which creates more equity and you’re buying the same home at a potentially lower price than if you wait AND best of all, it means that you get to start enjoying your new home.

If you’re thinking about buying your next home, I’m happy to review scenarios for you and to create a game plan. Reach out to me for a quick 15-minute call or schedule more time, if you prefer.

 

 

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of May 19, 2025

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

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

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!

 

How to Catch a Falling Interest Rate

Mortgage interest rates have been VERY volatile with all the movement in the stock market. Typically, when the stock market is plummeting, we see mortgage rates improve. This is because mortgage rates are based on bonds and investors will seek the safety of bonds. In the markets we recently have been experiencing, the lower mortgage rates may be available for moments before moving higher.

If you’re considering refinancing to obtain a lower interest rate, you need to be prepared to take action. [Read more…]

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of April 14, 2025

Where are mortgage rates following Trump’s “Liberation Day”?

How do home values typically do during a recession?

Learn this and more in my latest Mortgage Rate Update video.

If you’re considering buying, selling, refinancing, remodeling or even a reverse mortgage, I’m happy to help you!

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of March 17, 2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

You don’t need the luck of the Irish to have your own pot of gold! Check out my latest Mortgage Rate Update to learn where rates are trending, what may impact mortgage interest rates this week and where you can find your own pot of gold.

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of March 10, 2025: Tariffs and Trade Wars

Mortgage rates tend to improve when stocks are having a tough day. Check out my latest episode of Mortgage Rate Update to learn more.