Helping Washington State homeowners learn more about their mortgage options.
It’s the first week of June and that means we have the Jobs Report being unleashed on Friday along with other employment data this week. Check out my weekly Mortgage Rate Update to learn how this and what else may impact mortgage interest rates this week.
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 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!
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!
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 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…]
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!
Rhonda Porter is a Licensed Mortgage Originator MLO121324 living in the greater Seattle area. Rhonda began her career in 1986 in the title and escrow industry and began her mortgage career in 2000. She enjoys helping people understand the mortgage process and started writing The Mortgage Porter in late 2006. Read More…
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