Will Interest Rates Drop? Now may be the time to buy!

 There has been much talk lately that the FED's cut next week will be from 1/2 to as much as 1 percent.  While the FED'd rate does not equate to mortgage rates; it does sometime help boost mortgage back securities which may in fact help Interest rates.

This could mean a slight drop in mortgage interest rates as well as a boost; probably short-term; in the stock market.  Also credit interest rates should see a drop and overall, borrowing of money will be cheaper.

Most people are saying that if you are buying a home - don't lock in your rate until after the FED announces this possible drop Tuesday afternoon. This doesn't always equate to a new loan with a better rate; but it generally won't hurt either.  Of course you should always consult with your mortgage professional or financial planner - but it looks like waiting a few days to "lock" may in fact save you some cash.

  If you are "thinking" about buying or waiting for the right time - a drop in Interest Rates, may in fact be the best time to buy a home.  

Inventories are still a bit high in most markets; including many parts of the Washington DC area.  Those sellers that really want to sell before the holiday season and the cold winter months are ready for the buyers!

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3 Comments on Will Interest Rates Drop? Now may be the time to buy!

When you speak of the drop in interest rates coming down by as much as a point - what time frame are you thinking?

I certainly agree that this is the best time to buy.  Actually whenever you see a need and your financial situation allows for it - buying is always a good thing.

09/17/2007 12:18 PM by Matthew Rosov, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)


It's always a crap shoot, isn't it James?  I can't tell you how much stomach acid I've personally produced over the years of home buying, standing in the middle of the financial see saw, uncertain which way to step.

Thankfully, middle age has set in, and now I'm comfortable doing my research, consulting my pillow and my God, and signing the papers.  We can't predict the future, nor can we regret our past, if we've done our best.  

Not all your clients will look at things this way, so I hope you have a patient nature and a neutral face!

Cheers! from DC...

    Jaynee
 

09/17/2007 03:45 PM by Jaynee Acevedo, Capital Style Home Staging (Capital Style Home Staging)


Well the FED did drop their rate.  Now while this doesn't directly impact mortgage interest rates; it should - indirectly encourage interest rates to stay favorable and spur the housing market.

09/18/2007 10:10 PM by James Downing - REALTOR® - Washington DC Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)


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