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Mortgage Interest Rates Hit 2 Week Lows

Mortgage Interest Rates Hit 2 Week Lows

September 24th, 2014

Mortgage interest rate pricing is a fickle market to follow. Last week, mortgage interest rate pricing had moved higher – pushing mortgage interest rates to some of their highest levels in close to 4 months. The rates pricing wasn’t that much higher, but since interest rate pricing has stayed in a narrow range for most of 2014 – it was some of the highest pricing we have seen in a while.

On Wednesday, the FOMC statement came and went with no real surprise news. The FED will continue to tighten their monetary policy and will eventually raise the Federal Funds rate – but without an exact date mentioned.

Because many expected an announced date to raise the Federal Funds rate, interest rate pricing has gradually improved since Wednesday. In fact, interest rates have improved 4 days straight going into Wednesday and are at their lowest levels in 2 weeks.

30 Year Fixed rates have moved to a level where 4.125% is only costing a portion of a point. All the other Conforming, FHA and VA pricing options have improved as well. Now could be a good time to lock in as rates will usually rebound the other way after multiple day improvement.

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Below are today’s interest rates. Have a great week!!

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

30 Year Fixed at 4.25% paying 0 points

5/1 ARM at 3.0% paying 0 points

TODAY’S INTEREST RATES:

30 year fixed:       4.125% – .16 points (4.157% APR),        4.25% – 0 points (4.28% APR)

20 year fixed:       3.875% – .54 points (3.99% APR),        4.125% – 0 points (4.15% APR)

15 year fixed:       3.25% – .67 points (3.37% APR),         3.5% – 0 points (3.54% APR)

10 year fixed:        3.125% – .45 points (3.21% APR),         3.25% – 0 points (3.3% APR)

5/1 ARM:        2.75% – .82 point (2.92% APR),         3% – 0 points (3.05% APR)

7/1 ARM:        3% – .95 points (3.19% APR),         3.25% – 0 points (3.3% APR)

30 year fixed FHA:        3.625% – .84 points (4.64% APR),         3.75% – 0 points (4.75% APR)

15 year fixed FHA:         3.25% – 0 points (3.55% APR)

30 year fixed VA:          3.75% – .35 points (3.81% APR),           3.875% – 0 points (3.91% APR)

Today's Interest Rates - September 15th, 2014

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Mortgage Rates Hit 2 week Lows

MORTGAGE RATES IMPROVE 4 DAYS STRAIGHT / LOWEST RATES I HAVE OFFERED THIS YEAR

MORTGAGE RATES IMPROVE 4 DAYS STRAIGHT / LOWEST RATES I HAVE OFFERED THIS YEAR

July 14th, 2014

After going higher every day the previous week, interest rates stayed the same on Monday and improved every other day of last week. The Mortgage Backed Security market closed trading + 65 bps, pushing 30 year fixed rates down to 4%, and 15 year fixed rates down to 2.875%.

Along with the recent rate improvement and my July interest rate special going out right now, this is the lowest rate pricing I have been able to offer in 2014.

When rates improve for 4 days straight, there is bound to be a correction so if you are looking at doing something – I would recommend locking on Monday.

This week will likely be more up and down with a lot of manufacturing reports due out and FED chief Janet Yellen testifying before Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a great week!!

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Below are today’s interest rates.

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

20 Year Fixed at 4% paying 0 points

30 Year Fixed FHA Loan at 3.75% with $0 costs

TODAY’S INTEREST RATES:

30 year fixed:      4% – .90 points (4.18% APR),       4.25% – 0 points (4.27% APR)

20 year fixed:       3.75% – .94 points (3.94% APR),        4% – 0 points (4.04% APR)

15 year fixed:       3.125% – .62 points (3.23% APR),         3.375% – 0 points (3.39% APR)

10 year fixed:       2.875% – .85 points (3.03% APR),        3.125% – 0 points (3.129% APR)

5/1 ARM:       2.75% – .99 points (2.95% APR),        3.125% – 0 points (3.13% APR)

7/1 ARM:        3.125% – .92 points (3.3% APR),         3.375% – 0 points (3.39% APR)

30 year fixed FHA:        3.5% – .61 points (4.6% APR),        3.75% – 0 points (4.75% APR)

15 year fixed FHA:        2.875% – .62 points  (3.5% APR),         3.125% – 0 points (3.62% APR)

30 year fixed VA:         3.5% – .98 points  (3.7% APR),          3.75% – 0 points (3.80% APR)

Today's Interest Rates - July 14th 2014

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MORTGAGE RATES IMPROVE 4 DAYS STRAIGHT / LOWEST RATES I HAVE OFFERED THIS YEAR

INTEREST RATES CREATE NEW LOWS FOR 2014!!

INTEREST RATES CREATE NEW LOWS FOR  2014

January 27th, 2014

Interest rates continued their hot streak ahead of the FED statement on Wednesday.  Mortgage interest rates pushed to new lows in 2014 with the stock markets having a big sell off and investors transferring money into safer investments.

This improvement in rates could be temporary depending on if the stock markets bounce back.  I would strongly recommend locking as these are the lowest rates I have seen in close to 2 months.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will release a statement on Wednesday that will likely have a major impact on rate pricing.  Experts are still torn on whether the FED will keep current bond purchasing levels or reduce them another 10 million.     

If the FED reduces its bond purchasing again, expect to see rates bounce back higher.  

Have a great week!!

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

20 Year Fixed at 4.125% with 0 points

10 Year Fixed at 3.25% with 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:     4.25% – 1 point,     4.5% – 0 points,     4.625% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:   4% – .92 points,     4.125% – 0 points,     4.375%  – $0 costs

15 year fixed:   3.375% – .73 points,     3.5% – 0 points,     3.75% – $0 costs

10 year fixed:   3% – .95 points,     3.25% – 0 points,     3.5% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:   2.875% – .86 points,     3.125% – 0 points,     3.375% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:    3.25% – .78 points,     3.5% – 0 points,     3.75% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:     3.75% – .46 points,     3.875% – 0 points,     4.125% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:    3.25% – 0 points     3.625% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:     3.75% – .43 points,    3.875% – 0 points,    4.25% – $0 costs

Today's Interest Rates - January 27th, 2014

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Interest Rates create new lows for 2014

INTEREST RATES DROP TO 1 MONTH LOWS

INTEREST RATES DROP TO 1 MONTH LOWS

January 13th, 2014

Interest rates finally gained some momentum after weeks of movement higher.

On Friday, the December employment report was released. Analysts predicted Non Farm Payroll Jobs to increase by 196,000 and the unemployment percentage to remain at 7%. The analysts vastly overestimated the increase, causing a huge movement in the bond markets and pushing rates lower by approximately .125%.

Non Farm Payroll jobs only increased by 74,000. Although the unemployment percentage dropped to 6.7%, much of that was due to people leaving the work force. Only 62.8% of the population is employed, which is the lowest level since 1976.

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This is welcome news for rate watchers after interest rates have steadily climbed for weeks straight. With the FED tapering, the long term outlook is still for interest rates to climb higher. Now is a good time to consider locking in while price is improved.

Have a great week!!

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

30 Year Fixed at 4.5% with 0 points

15 Year Fixed at 3.625% with 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:     4.375% – .97 points,      4.5% – 0 points,      4.625% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:      4.125% – .39 points,      4.25% – 0 points,      4.375% – $0 costs

15 year fixed:     3.375% – .99 points,      3.625% – 0 points,      3.75% – $0 costs

10 year fixed:      3.125% – .58 point,      3.375% – 0 points,      3.5% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:      2.875% – .94 points,      3.125% – 0 points,      3.5% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:     3.25% – .99 points,      3.625% – 0 points,      3.875% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:      3.75% – 1 point,      4% – 0 points,      4.25% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:      3.25% – .49 points,      3.5% – 0 points       3.625% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:      3.75% – .84 points,      4% – 0 points,      4.25% – $0 costs

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INTEREST RATES DROP TO 1 MONTH LOWS

RATES CONTINUE TO DROP WITH POOR EMPLOYMENT REPORT

RATES CONTINUE TO DROP WITH POOR EMPLOYMENT REPORT

October 28th, 2013

Interest Rates improved for the 2nd straight week last week.  The main source of improvement was from the September employment report released Tuesday.  The gain in jobs fell well short of forecasts, pushing investor money into mortgage backed securities. 

Rates are still at the lowest levels since early May when rates went up very quickly due to comments from Ben Bernanke about tapering the bond purchasing program.  The FED is meeting again this week with a statement on Wednesday.  Most do not expect the FED to taper in the meeting, but if they do – watch out – rates will go up quickly.

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Make it a great week!!           

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

15 Year Fixed at 3.375% with 0 points

5/1 ARM at 2.625% paying 1 point

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:     4.125% – .37 points,     4.25% – 0 points,     4.375% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:   4% – .5 points,     4.125% – 0 points,     4.25%  – $0 costs

15 year fixed:   3.125% – 1 point,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.5% – $0 costs

10 year fixed:   2.875% – 1 point,     3.125% – 0 points,     3.5% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:   2.625% – 1point,     3% – 0 points,     3.25% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:    3.125% – .6 points,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.65% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:     3.75% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:    3.25% – .11 points,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.5% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:     3.75% – 0 points,    3.875% – $0 costs

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RATES CONTINUE TO DROP WITH POOR EMPLOYMENT REPORT

INTEREST RATES HIT 4 MONTH LOWS

INTEREST RATES HIT 4 MONTH LOWS

October 21st, 2013

Interest Rates hit 4 month lows on Friday /  Fannie Mae changes coming November 16th. 

After a US debt deal in principal was announced on Wednesday – Interest rates greatly improved after slowly moving higher in the proceeding 2 weeks.   The uncertainty regarding the government closure and the debt ceiling caused markets to stagnate.  The markets rejoiced with great gains across the board when a deal was in place.

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When the dust settled, interest rates hit 4 months lows and 30 year fixed rates dipped down to 4%-4.125%. 

On Tuesday, the payroll report for September will be released late due to the government shutdown.  This usually has a big effect on rate pricing.  The FED meets October 29th and will release a statement on the 30th. 

Since the government closure, it is now believed that the FED will hold off on tapering its bond purchasing program until possibly 2014.  The reason is that the economy will still be in flux due to the long term budgetary issues Congress must decide on during the next 4 months.

I see rates staying stable but not improving greatly from their current levels.  Still, you never know what the FED will do.  Many thought the FED would taper the bond program in September.  If you are risk averse, I would lock before October 30th because when the FED tapers , interest rates will go up quickly. 

FANNIE MAE CHANGES COMING NOVEMBER 16TH

On the weekend of November 16th, Fannie Mae will update it’s automated underwriting system.  Below are the 2 biggest changes:

1.)    Interest Only Loans will no longer be offered by Fannie Mae.

2.)    Fannie Mae will now have a maximum loan to value of 95%.  Currently it’s 97%.

You can begin a loan before November 16th, and still go off the old guidelines.

If you want an interest only loan – now is the time to get started. 

The 97% Fannie Mae purchase loan was starting to take the place of FHA loans with higher credit score borrowers.  The down payment was less than FHA, and the monthly mortgage insurance was substantially less.  Now Fannie Mae will require 5% down, or 95% max LTV/CLTV on a refinance that is not HARP eligible.

Make it a great week!!           

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

30 Year Fixed at 4.25% with 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:     4.125% – .87 points,     4.25% – 0 points,     4.5% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:   4% – .78 points,     4.125% – 0 points,     4.25%  – $0 costs

15 year fixed:   3.25% – .85 points,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.5% – $0 costs

10 year fixed:   3% – .79 points,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.5% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:   2.75% – .74 points,     3% – 0 points,     3.25% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:    3.125% – .99 points,     3.5% – 0 points,     3.625% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:     3.75% – 0 points,      3.875% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:    3.25% – .43 points,     3.5% – 0 points,     3.625% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:     3.75% – .11 points,    3.875% – 0 points,     4% – $0 costs

Today's Interest Rates - October 21st, 2013

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INTEREST RATES HIT 4 MONTH LOWS

FED DOES NOT TAPER!!! – INTEREST RATES WILL IMPROVE

FED DOES NOT TAPER   –   INTEREST RATES WILL IMPROVE.

September 18th, 2013

Big news today from the FED and the FOMC Meeting. 

The FED will NOT taper their bond purchasing program at the present time.  This has caused interest rates to improve with the MBS market currently trading up 126 basis points.

This improvement will help interest rates in the short term, though most believe the FED will still taper by the end of 2013. 

The FOMC meets again at the end of October.

If you would like an updated mortgage quote – please email rgreen@crosslinecapital.com the answers to the questions below:

-What are your objectives of a new loan – lower payment, cash out, purchase, pay off sooner, etc:

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-Estimated Value of Home:

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INTEREST RATES REBOUND AFTER WILD WEEK

INTEREST RATES REBOUND AFTER WILD WEEK

September 9th, 2013

Interest rates moved to three year high’s on Thursday of last week, but recovered on Friday and Monday to bring levels close to where they were the previous week.

From Monday – Thursday, the Mortgage Backed Security market trading down -149 bps.  There was positive economic news in manufacturing, servicing, auto sales and most thought Friday’s employment numbers would surpass expectations. 

Then the Friday employment report hit.  Not only did Non Farm jobs come in below expectations, but they revised July’s numbers down 63,000.  The MBS market closed Friday + 74 bps, and closed this Monday + 40 bps. 

The big thing to watch this week is the Wednesday Congressional vote on whether to attack Syria.  Next week is the all important Fed meeting.

It looks like it will likely be another volatile week with interest rate swings common throughout each day.

Make it a great week!!      

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:            

5/1 ARM at 3.875% with 0 points

TODAY’S INTEREST RATES:

30 year fixed:     4.625% – .36 points,     4.75% – 0 points,     4.875% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:   4.375% – .99 points,     4.625% – 0 points,     4.75%  – $0 costs

15 year fixed:   3.625% – .63 points,     3.875% – 0 points,     4% – $0 costs

10 year fixed:   3.375% – 1 point,     3.625% – 0 points,     4% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:   3.375% – .83 points,     3.875% – 0 points,     4.25% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:    3.75% – .96 points,     4.125% – 0 points,     4.5% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:    4.25% – 0 points,      4.375% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:    3.625% – .94 points,     3.75% – 0 points,     4% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:     4.25% – 0 points,     4.375% – $0 costs

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INTEREST RATES REBOUND AFTER WILD WEEK

RATES IMPROVE AFTER JULY EMPLOYMENT REPORT

RATES IMPROVE AFTER JULY EMPLOYMENT REPORT

August 5th, 2013

It was quite a roller coaster week as rates went up for the majority of the week, then took back the losses on Friday.  At the end of the week, the Mortgage Backed Security market closed trading up + 8 bps, with the market improving over 100 basis points on Friday alone.  

The July employment report was the catalyst for the rate improvement on Friday.  Non-Farm payroll jobs were below forecasts and the numbers for June were revised lower.  Even though the unemployment percentage went down, the lower than expected job growth numbers caused a big rise in the MBS market.

Also on Friday, a Fed member stated publicly that the FED would taper it’s bond purchasing program when current economic data supported economic growth, not on the FED’s own internal forecasts.  This is reassurance to the market that the FED won’t slow the stimulus based on projections versus real data. 

Still the MBS market was not able to go above it’s 10 day moving average of resistance.  This could mean that traders will not purchase Mortgage Backed Securities over a certain amount, period.

I still think the prospect of 30 year fixed rates improving much past 4.25% are slim, and locking is the best option. 

Make it a great week!!

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:              

20 Year Fixed at 4.25% with 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:     4.375% – .65 points,     4.5% – 0 points,     4.625% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:   4.125% – .85 points,     4.25% – 0 points,     4.5%  – $0 costs

15 year fixed:   3.375% – .84 points,     3.625% – 0 points,     3.875% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:   2.875% – .85 points,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.875% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:    3.25% – .99 points,     3.875% – 0 points,     4.5% – $0 costs

10/1 ARM:    4% – .87 points,     4.5% – 0 points

30 year fixed FHA:    3.75% – .64 points,     4% – 0 points,      4.25% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:    3.25% – .17 points,     3.5% – 0 points,      3.75% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:     4% – .42 points,     4.25% – $0 costs

Today's Interest Rates - August 15th, 2013

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RATES IMPROVE AFTER JULY EMPLOYMENT REPORT

INTEREST RATES IMPROVE .25% – 30 YEAR FIXED TO 4.375%

INTEREST RATES IMPROVE .25%  – 30 YEAR FIXED TO 4.375%

July 15th, 2013

Interest rates gained some positive momentum after the worst day for interest rates in over 10 years on Friday, July 5th.  The market is rebounding, which can often happen when rates move one way very quickly, signaling a possible overreaction by the market.

The Mortgage Backed Security market closed last week trading up + 118 bps and closed Monday, July 15th trading up + 35 bps.  Although interest rate pricing is still not at prior to 4th of July levels, interest rates improving 5 of the past 6 days is a step in a positive direction.

Last Wednesday was interesting in that we saw the release of the FED minutes from the June FOMC meeting and Ben Bernanke delivered a speech later in the day.  The FED minutes showed that about 50% of the FED wants to taper the QE stimulus in 2013.  This further confirmed the market’s belief that the FED’s asset purchasing program would soon be coming to an end.  Then later in the day, Ben Bernanke made a vague speech stating that the FED planned to keep monetary policy positive for business and that the US economy was still not where they wanted it.

Basically what we are seeing is Bernanke back tracking a bit because no one though interest rates would move up this quickly. 

On Wednesday and Thursday, Bernanke will be testifying before the House and the Senate.  Expect further volatility depending on how he answers Congress’s questions.  If he gives the impression that QE will last through the end of 2013, I would expect to see rates improve. 

Until the FED plainly states it’s direction, volatility in the market will continue to be the norm.  When the FED finally does end it’s QE stimulus, expect rates to jump quickly. 

Make it a great week!!       

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TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:     4.375% – 1 point,     4.625% – 0 points,     4.75% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:   4.125% – .81 points,     4.25% – 0 points,     4.625%  – $0 costs

15 year fixed:   3.5% – .73 points,     3.75% – 0 points,     4% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:   2.875% – .98 points,     3.375% – 0 points

7/1 ARM:    3.25% – .96 points,     3.875% – 0 points

10/1 ARM:    4.125% – 1 point,     4.625% – 0 points

30 year fixed FHA:    3.875% – .6 points,     4% – 0 points,      4.25% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:    3.25% – .85 points,     3.5% – 0 points,      3.75% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:    4.25% – $0 costs

TR - July 15th, 2013

INTEREST RATES IMPROVE .25%  – 30 YEAR FIXED TO 4.375%