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Rates slowly rise after hitting lowest levels of the year

Rates slowly rise after hitting lowest levels of the year

November 2nd, 2014

Since rates hit their lowest levels since June of 2013 two to three weeks ago, interest rates have slowly drifted higher. The Mortgage Backed Security market (MBS) closed last week trading down -17 bps, and the previous week down – 15 bps. This is a common reaction when rates go quickly one way, there is usually a pull back the other way.  Even with the rise in rates, interest rates are still lower than they have been for a long time before the recent drop.

On Friday, Japan announced a large increase in their quantitative easing program – equivalent to over 720 billion in US dollars. This caused stocks to rise, but the MBS market, which normally would be hit hard by this news, only closed down – 6 bps. This shows that the current level of mortgage interest rates is quite strong. 

Interest rates will be tested again this week. On Thursday, The European Central Bank will release a policy statement. On Friday – the US employment report will be released for October.  If you are looking for safety, I would lock rates before Thursday.

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

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

20 Year Fixed at 3.75% paying 0 points

5/1 ARM at 3.125% paying 0 points

TODAY’S INTEREST RATES:

30 year fixed:      4% – .25 points (4.05% APR),       4.125% – 0 points (4.15% APR)

20 year fixed:       3.625% – .875 points (3.7% APR),       3.75% – 0 points (3.78% APR)

15 year fixed:       3.125% – .625 points (3.24% APR),       3.375% – 0 points (3.38% APR)

10 year fixed:       2.875% – .875 points (3.0% APR),       3.125% – 0 points (3.13% APR)

5/1 ARM:       2.875% – .75 points (3.025% APR),        3.125% – 0 points (3.128% APR)

7/1 ARM:        3.125% – .875 points (3.28% APR),         3.375% – 0 points (3.39% APR)

30 year fixed FHA:        3.375% – 1 point (4.575% APR),        3.625% – 0 points (4.625% APR)

15 year fixed FHA:        2.875% – 1 point (3.375% APR),         3.125% – 0 points (3.425% APR)

30 year fixed VA:        3.5% – .625 points (3.62% APR),           3.625% – 0 points (3.67% APR)

Today's Interest Rates - November 2nd, 2014

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Rates slowly rise after hitting lowest levels of the year

RATES RISE – 30 YEAR FIXED TO 4.125%

RATES RISE – 30 YEAR FIXED TO 4.125%

September 8th, 2014

Last week had 2 important events for interest rates.

On Thursday – the ECB announced a less than expected plan and no specifics to deal with the European Union’s problems. Mortgage backed securities sold off – and rates rose.

On Friday – the August employment report was released and non farm job creation fell well below expectations. The market estimated 225k in job growth, but the report revealed only 143k new jobs. The problem is August is notoriously bad and hard to gauge correct job creation with the amount of seasonal employment in the month. The MBS market initially went way up, but then came back to close to even with the realization that these numbers will most likely be adjusted higher with most other economic reports showing improvement.

MBS ended the week trading down – 35 bps – pushing interest rate pricing a bit higher. 30 year fixed rates are now at 4.125% paying less than a point. Most other products didn’t change much on the rate, but the closing costs are higher for each rate.

I still believe there is not much to gain by floating a rate, and locking is the better option.

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

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

7/1 ARM at 3.375% paying 0 points

30 Year Fixed FHA at 3.75% paying 0 points

TODAY’S INTEREST RATES:

30 year fixed:       4.125% – .15 points (4.15% APR),       4.25% – 0 points (4.29% APR)

20 year fixed:      3.875% – .63 points (3.99% APR),       4.125% – 0 points (4.14% APR)

15 year fixed:       3.25% – .75 points (3.39% APR),        3.5% – 0 points (3.53% APR)

10 year fixed:      3.0% – .97 points (3.2% APR),       3.125% – 0 points (3.13% APR)

5/1 ARM:       2.75% – .89 point (2.91% APR),       3% – 0 points (3.05% APR)

7/1 ARM:       3.125% – .54 points (3.23% APR),        3.375% – 0 points (3.4% APR)

30 year fixed FHA:       3.375% – 1 point (4.575% APR),       3.625% – 0 points (4.65% APR)

15 year fixed FHA:      3% – .98 points (3.5% APR),       3.25% – 0 points (3.55% APR)

30 year fixed VA:       3.5% – .80 points (3.66% APR),        3.75% – 0 points (3.78% APR)

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RATES RISE – 30 YEAR FIXED TO 4.125%

ALL EYES ON FED STATEMENT WEDNESDAY – 50/50 CHANCE FOR TAPERING

ALL EYES ON FED STATEMENT WEDNESDAY  –   50/50  CHANCE FOR TAPERING

December 16th, 2013

All eyes are on the FED and The FOMC meeting this week.  The FOMC starts their meeting on Tuesday and will release their statement at 2 pm Eastern on Wednesday.

There is more and more speculation that the FED could taper at this meeting – many experts now calling it a 50/50 proposition.  Some prognosticators are actually predicting the FED to taper like the opinion below:

“We now look for the Fed to do something meaningful at the December 18 meeting,” wrote Michael Moran at Daiwa Capital Markets America in a note. “We view the announcement of a reduction in asset purchases as the most likely outcome; absent this, we expect some type guidance on the FOMC’s plans for the effort.”

If the FED tapers, the markets will also be looking at how much they will pull back on their bond purchasing budget.  Any sort of taper will likely mean a large rise in rates.

Federal Reserve Board's Federal Open Market Committee members pose during two-day meeting in Washington.

With interest rates at around 4 month highs – I am still suggesting locking before the meeting.  If rates drop significantly after the announcement (unlikely) – rate float downs are available when rates drop .25% with the same costs.

Have a great week!!

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

20 Year Fixed at 4.375% with 0 points

10 Year Fixed at 3.375% with 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:     4.5% – .58 points,     4.625% – 0 points,     4.75% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:   4.125% – .99 points,     4.375% – 0 points,     4.5%  – $0 costs

15 year fixed:   3.5% – .63 points,     3.625% – 0 points,     3.875% – $0 costs

10 year fixed:   3.125% – .63 point,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.625% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:   2.75% – .99 points,     3.125% – 0 points,     3.375% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:    3.25% – .83 points,     3.5% – 0 points,     3.75% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:     4% – .56 points,     4.125% – 0 points,     4.25% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:    3.25% – .81 points,     3.5% – $0 costs,     3.75% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:     4% – 1 point,    4.25% – $0 costs

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ALL EYES ON FED STATEMENT WEDNESDAY   –   50/50 CHANCE FOR TAPERING

RATES CONTINUE MOVING HIGHER / FED MEETING NEXT WEEK

RATES CONTINUE MOVING HIGHER     /      FED MEETING NEXT WEEK

December 9th, 2013

The interest rate market had quite the week last week. Rates rose everyday from Monday through Thursday before the important November employment report. Then something weird happened.

Job creation beat their forecasts, The unemployment rate dropped .2% – this would usually cause rates to rise fast, but it didn’t. Rates actually improved a little bit on Friday and also on Monday. Still, the Mortgage Backed Security Market closed the week trading down – 69 bps, pushing rates to their highest levels in months.Now Hiring

With the majority of economic reports showing positive gains – more and more experts think the FED could taper their stimulus package in their meeting next week. I don’t expect rates to change much until then.

Rates are still taking on the outlook I have talked about for months – rates really have no where to go but higher. Any improvement we see is not substantial because the FED taper is looming.

Those still waiting for rates to dramatically drop will likely be waiting forever. I recommend locking on a refinance if it’s beneficial as even these higher rates likely won’t be around much longer.

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

15 Year Fixed at 3.5% with 0 points
10 Year Fixed at 3.25% with 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:      4.375% – .78 points,      4.5% – 0 points,      4.625% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:     4.125% – .812 points,      4.25% – 0 points,       4.5% – $0 costs

15 year fixed:      3.375% – .8 points,      3.5% – 0 points,      3.75% – $0 costs

10 year fixed:      3% – .69 point,      3.25% – 0 points,      3.5% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:      2.75% – .94 points,      3.125% – 0 points,      3.375% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:      3.25% – .69 points,       3.5% – 0 points,       3.75% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:       3.75% – .94 points,       4.125% – 0 points,      4.25% – $0 costs

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

30 year fixed VA:      4% – .85 points,      4.25% – $0 costs

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RATES CONTINUE MOVING HIGHER / FED MEETING NEXT WEEK

OCTOBER EMPLOYMENT REPORT CAUSES SHARP RISE IN INTEREST RATES

OCTOBER EMPLOYMENT REPORT CAUSES SHARP RISE IN INTEREST RATES

November 11th, 2013

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Mortgages rates ended the week sharply higher with the release of the October employment report on Friday.  Non Farm job creation crushed expectations causing a sell-off in the Mortgage Backed Security market of over 100 bps.

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Positive economic news from the employment report, US 3rd quarter GDP, and ISM manufacturing is causing more pricing pressure and thoughts that the FED could taper their stimulus package sooner. 

Unfortunately, the employment report usually shapes the monthly trend of interest rates.  I think rates will likely slowly rise during the month of November. 

I would recommend locking pricing if you are in the market for a mortgage.

FMAE CHANGES COMING THIS WEEKEND

Fannie Mae is implementing a new underwriting system this weekend.  The highlights of the guideline changes are:

-No more interest only loans.  I have to lock any new interest only loans by Wednesday, so if you want one – please call me asap.

-Maximum LTV going from 95% to 97%

-FMAE HARP loans no longer will require the waiting period required for Forclosures, Bankruptcies and Short sales

Make it a great week!!

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

20 Year Fixed 4.25% with 0 points

7/1 ARM at 3.375% with 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

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

20 year fixed:   4.125% – .83 points,     4.25% – 0 points,     4.5%  – $0 costs

15 year fixed:   3.375% – .51 points,     3.5% – 0 points,     3.625% – $0 costs

10 year fixed:   3.125% – .83 points,     3.5% – 0 points,     3.625% – $0 costs

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

7/1 ARM:    3.125% – .75 points,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.625% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:     3.75% – .61 points,     4% – 0 points,     4.125% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:    3.25% – .10 points,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.5% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:     4% – .5 points,    4.25% – $0 costs

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OCTOBER EMPLOYMENT REPORT CAUSES SHARP RISE IN INTEREST RATES

THE FED DOES NOT TAPER , BUT RATES RISE SLIGHTLY

THE FED DOES NOT TAPER , BUT RATES RISE SLIGHTLY

November 4th, 2013

Mortgage rates ended last week slightly higher, but have improved on Monday taking some of the losses back.

On Wednesday, the FED announced that they would not taper their bond purchasing program. Most did not expect the FED to taper, so this wasn’t a huge surprise. The FED did take out some verbiage in their statement though, which caused some MBS investors to sell off. Normally we would expect rates to improve with this announcement, but that did not happen. The FED will meet again in December.

We have a big week in rate effecting news this week. The Third Quarter US GDP will be released Thursday and the October 2013 Employment report will come out Friday. The employment report will be very important for the direction of interest rates over the next month. If job creation is lower than expected, rates will improve. If job creation is above expectations, expect rates to rise.

Make it a great week!!

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

30 Year Fixed at 4.25% with 0 points
5/1 ARM at 2.875% with 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:     4.125% – .74 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% – .76 points,     3.375% – 0 points,     3.5% – $0 costs
10 year fixed:      3% – .74 points,      3.375% – 0 points,      3.5% – $0 costs
5/1 ARM:      2.625% – .76 points,      2.875% – 0 points,      3.125% – $0 costs
7/1 ARM:      3% – .91 points,      3.25% – 0 points,     3.5% – $0 costs
30 year fixed FHA:     3.75% – $0 costs
15 year fixed FHA:      3.25% – 0 points, 3.5% – $0 costs
30 year fixed VA:      3.75% – 0 points, 4% – $0 costs
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THE FED DOES NOT TAPER , BUT RATES RISE SLIGHTLY

INTEREST RATES HIT MULTI YEAR HIGHS – WITH NO SIGNS OF STOPPING

INTEREST RATES HIT MULTI YEAR HIGHS – WITH NO SIGNS OF STOPPING

June 24th, 2013

Last week was the single worst week for interest rates that I can remember (I have been doing mortgages for 10 years). As expected and stated in last week’s update – the FED’s statement on Wednesday would bring about volatility in the market and it certainly did.

Ben Bernanke and the FED maintained that they would scale back the stimulus and bond purchasing plan. The mortgage backed security and stock markets plummeted. The MBS market closed the week trading down -314 bps.  When the dust had settled, 30 year fixed rates were .625% higher than they were at the end of trading on Friday.

The interest rates people have been accustomed to for the past couple years are gone and they are not coming back. I have warned about this for the past year – when the FED leaves the bond purchasing market – rates will go higher, quickly. The FED has basically kept rates lower than they should be for 2.5 years.

On the bright side – interest rates are historically still very good, but I do expect them to continue to rise.

If you can benefit from refinancing – I wouldn’t wait or spend a week shopping. Rates have been moving up so quickly that shoppers are losing a ton more in daily rate hikes than actually finding a better deal. Even if the savings are not unbelievable, this may be your last chance to lower your rate and payment for the life of your loan.

My recommendation is to lock in if you are currently floating.

Make it a great week!!

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

15 Year Fixed at 3.75% with 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:      4.5% – .89 points,      4.75% – 0 points,      4.875% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:      4.25% – .32 points,      4.375% – 0 points,      4.75% – $0 costs

15 year fixed:      3.5% – .84 points,      3.75% – 0 points,       4% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:      3.25% – .81 points

7/1 ARM:      3.375% – .97 points

10/1 ARM:       4.25% – .91 points

30 year fixed FHA:      4% – .99 points,      4.25% – 0 points,       4.5% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:      3.25% – .48 points,      3.375% – 0 points,       3.5% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:      4.25% paying 0 points,      4.625%- $0 costs

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INTEREST RATES HIT MULTI YEAR HIGHS  –  WITH NO SIGNS OF STOPPING

INTEREST RATES CONTINUE UPWARD CLIMB / ARMS STILL IN THE 2%’s

INTEREST RATES CONTINUE UPWARD CLIMB   /    ARMS STILL IN THE 2%’s

June 3rd, 2013

Last week was yet another tough week for interest rates as they continue their climb to their highest levels in over a year. The MBS market closed last week trading down – 103 bps.

Each time you see a small rally in the bond market, investors unload and the market continues it’s downward spiral. It’s not uncommon to see the bond market higher in the morning and drop over 50 bps in an hour or two. There is simply not an appetite for mortgage backed securities right now.

The trend of interest rates rising will likely continue unless some economic event worries investors enough to seek safety in mortgage backed securities and US treasuries. Expect heavy volatility to remain the norm.

On Friday, the May unemployment report will be released. Remember that April’s unemployment report and revision to March’s numbers started rates moving higher after hitting very low levels at the beginning of May.

ARM loans continue to be very attractive options as rates on ARM loans don’t move as much with the market as fixed loans do. The most popular ARM loans are fixed for 5,7, or 10 years before they adjust and the adjustments are capped. They are a good option to consider if you missed the boat on refinancing to a low fixed rate.

Make it a great week!!

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

7/1 ARM at 2.75% paying 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:    4% paying .66 points,     4.125% paying 0 points,      4.25% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:     3.625% paying .77 points,      3.75% paying 0 points,      4.125% – $0 costs

15 year fixed:     3.125% paying .66 points,      3.375% paying 0 points,      3.5% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:      2.375% paying .99 points,      2.75% paying 0 points,      3.25% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:     2.625% paying .91 points,      2.875% paying 0 points,      3.25%- $0 costs

30 year fixed High Balance Loan:     4.125% paying .86 points,      4.375% paying 0 points,      4.5% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:      3.375% paying .66 points,      3.5% paying 0 points,      3.75% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:     2.875% paying .99 points,      3.25% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:     3.375% paying .99 points,      3.75%- $0 costs

Today's Interest Rates - June 4th, 2013

 

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INTEREST RATES CONTINUE UPWARD CLIMB   /    ARMS STILL IN THE 2%’s

BERNANKE’S COMMENTS CAUSE INTEREST RATES TO HEAD EVEN HIGHER

BERNANKE’S COMMENTS CAUSE INTEREST RATES TO HEAD EVEN HIGHER

May 27th, 2013

On Wednesday, Bernanke publicly testified to the Joint Economic Committee that the Fed could ease it’s monetary assistance with the bond market in the next 3 to 4 FOMC meetings.  These simple comments caused one of the largest one day rate hikes I have ever seen.

The Mortgage Backed security market closed Wednesday trading down – 98 bps and closed the week trading down -86 bps.  I have warned about this in past updates.  When the FED leaves the mortgage backed security market, rates will rise quickly.  The FED indicating they may do so soon causes the same reaction.

This continues the terrible month of May for interest rates.  There is panic selling in the Mortgage Backed Security market and investors are cutting their losses.  Expect high volatility moving forward. 

The May unemployment report coming out next Friday could fuel interest rates to rise even more or help them pull down a little bit.  Either way, if the FED is indicating they will leave the MBS market, you won’t see rates hit the previous lows may have become accustomed to. 

Make it a great week!!                  

BEST VALUE OF THE WEEK:

7/1 ARM at 2.75% paying 0 points

TODAY’S RATES:

30 year fixed:     3.75% paying .36 points,     3.875% paying 0 points,     4% – $0 costs

20 year fixed:   3.5% paying .99 points,     3.75% paying 0 points,     3.875%  – $0 costs

15 year fixed:   2.875% paying .74 points,     3% paying 0 points,     3.25% – $0 costs

5/1 ARM:   2.25% paying .76 points,     2.5% paying 0 points,     2.75% – $0 costs

7/1 ARM:    2.5% paying .89 points,     2.75% paying 0 points,     3%- $0 costs

30 year fixed High Balance Loan:    3.875% paying .81 points,     4.125% paying 0 points,     4.25% – $0 costs

30 year fixed FHA:    3.25% paying .37 points,     3.375% paying 0 points,      3.5% – $0 costs

15 year fixed FHA:    2.75% paying .89 points,     3% paying 0 points,     3.25% – $0 costs

30 year fixed VA:    3.25% paying .28 points,     3.375% paying 0 points,     3.625%- $0 costs

Today's Interest Rates - May 27th, 2013

Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates.  Current Mortgage Interest Rates and APRs for refinancing and purchasing in Arizona, California, and Colorado.  Arizona Home Loans, California Home Loans, Colorado Home Loans.  Mortgage Rate Sheets for fixed mortgages, ARM mortgages, Variable Mortgages, Interest Only Mortgages, HARP mortgages, HARP 2.0 mortgages, DU Refi Plus Mortgages, Freddie Mac Open Access Mortgages, Fannie Mae Home Path Mortgage, Freddie Mac Foreclosure Relief Mortgage, VA mortgages, VA Interest Rate Reduction Loans, FHA mortgages, FHA streamline mortgages, Conforming mortgages, Conventional Mortgages, 100%  Financing Mortgage, High Balance Mortgages, Fannie Mae mortgages, Freddie Mac Mortgages, No appraisal refinances, 0 point mortgages, 0 closing cost mortgages, paying a point mortgages, Refinance mortgages, purchase mortgages, and Jumbo Mortgages.

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