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What’s next for mortgage interest rates and will urban homes still have a place in real estate
Rates experienced a slight reversal coming back from the long weekend, with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage increasing by two basis points to settle at
The Fed’s decision may mean 0% interest for years to come
Rates came careening down after FHFA delayed the implementation of its new refinance fee to December 1st and after consistent positive performance in the bond
Housing inventory may get depleted in just 3.1 months
After lenders had some time to digest the new FHFA fee on refinances, rates eked lower. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell by 3 basis
New refinancing fee sends rates skyrocketing
Rates took a beating after some new regulation came out from the FHFA, which had lenders running scared (more on this in a bit). As
Have mortgage rates hit rock bottom already?
Beginning last Wednesday, rates have been moving gradually upward. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased by 4 basis points to hit 2.85% while the 15-year
52% of homeowners can lower their interest rate
Rates have been on a downward slide since mid last week after news came out that jobless claims increased and GDP had contracted to its
Interest rates can drop as low as 2.25%
After falling at the end of last week, rates are on the rebound again with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage increasing by 2 basis points
Purchase applications increased 54.1% in June 2020
Rates have done their usual 1-2-step shift, meaning they have changed little from last week. By midweek, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage has dropped 2 basis
61% of Americans say now is the time to buy a house
With the economy in recovery-mode, rates are staying at historic lows. This week, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage held steady at 2.92%, while the 15-year
Housing prices are set to fall in 2021
After steadily increasing the week before, rates were stagnant the week of July 4th. Overall, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped 2 basis points to
2’s could be the new norm for mortgage interest rates
Rates pressed into further lows, with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage once again dropping below 3.0%. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate mortgage moved up a
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