mortgage rates: Refinance applications down 55% - Wrong move for many
- 08/05/13 03:20 AM
According to recent surveys from the Mortgage Bankers Association, refinance applications are down 55% from recent highs. The latest survey shows the smallest amount of refinance activity in years, yet refinances still account for 63 percent of all mortgage applications.
Clearly the uptick in interest rates from the lows we say back in May 2013 are having an effect on activity. As mortgage rates move higher, refinancing makes less sense for more and more people. Current best execution on 30-year fixed mortgage rates is running +/- 4.50%, which is about 1% higher than the recent lows.
From a historical perspective, interest … (1 comments)
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mortgage rates: Sorry, mortgage rates are not going back down.
- 06/24/13 05:52 AM
Minneapolis, MN: This isn't easy to say, but understand... rates are NOT going back down to where they were last month.
Today's mortgage rates for the best customers at about 4.625%, but range up to above 5%, based on lender, credit score, program, down payment, etc.. Our quoted rates today are 1/2% higher than just last Monday. Volatility is the name of the game, as we have seen rates jump by as much as .25% in interest rate in a single day. What we quote in the morning may be long gone by the afternoon.
With the drastic and dramatic … (1 comments)
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mortgage rates: Mortgage rates up slightly, but lets keep perspective
- 06/18/13 12:21 AM
Minneapolis, MN: With interest rates having moved up slightly recently, it is good to keep current mortgage rates in perspective.
Here is a mini historic look at conventional 30-yr fixed loan rates
In the early 1960's = 5.25% In June 1971, about 7.53% In June 1981, about 16.70% In June 1990, about 10.16% In June 1998, about 6.99% In June 2000, about 8.29% In June 2005, about 5.58% In June 2009, about 5.52% In June 2010, about 4.75% Last month (May 2013) about 3.54% Today... about 3.91% I bought my first house in 1981. I paid 16% for my FHA 30-year … (1 comments)
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mortgage rates: Refinance with no appraisal needed
- 06/03/13 05:23 AM
Minneapolis, MN: As mortgage interest rates fell to all-time lows earlier this year, even underwater homeowners were able to take advantage of refinancing through mortgage programs that do not require a property appraisal.
No appraisal refinances make the refinance process easier than ever, especially for those homeowners that own more than their home is worth.
Some of the most popular no-appraisal refinance programs include the FHA streamline refinance and the HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program). Other no-appraisal refinance programs include the VA streamline or VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan and the USDA streamline refinance.
While many home values are on … (2 comments)
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mortgage rates: Panic locking mode as mortgage rates tick higher
- 05/31/13 12:39 AM
Minneapolis, MN: Mortgage interest rates have been near historic lows for a long time. Home buyers have fallen into a feeling that low mortgage rates are normal. That attitude changed a bit recently as mortgage rates jumped up to the highest level in over a year.
Interest rates on baseline 30-year fixed mortgage surged 12 basis points to average 3.9% in the week ended May 24, the highest level since May 2012. The upward trend went even slightly higher this week, with most lenders reporting best execution rates at 4.00% The slight up-tick in rates has caused many potential buyers … (1 comments)
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mortgage rates: Mortgage rates up after jobs report - Week ending May 4th, 2013
- 05/03/13 11:43 PM
Minneapolis, MN: Mortgage rates jumped up at their fastest pace in two months after this weeks employment report, which showed that more jobs than anticipated were created in April.
Anytime we see good economic news, it tends to cause long-term mortgage interest rates to move higher.
Not only were April's numbers good, the report also revised March's numbers higher - which combined, added to the increase in mortgage interest rates.
While this all sounds like doom and gloom for anyone looking to buy a new home, or refinance their existing mortgage to save money - it just means that for a … (0 comments)
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mortgage rates: Weekly Rate Report for April 27th, 2013
- 04/26/13 10:24 PM
Mortgage Rates Hit 2013 Lows, Big Week Ahead Market Summary Minneapolis, MN: Mortgage rates finally made a break from a narrow range that's persisted since April 15th. They'd edged up to the top of that range by Thursday, but then made their first authoritative move lower to end the week at the best levels of 2013.
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mortgage rates: A Sellers Market in Minnesota
- 04/23/13 12:07 AM
St Paul, MN: The latest report from the Minnesota Association of Realtors shows what we mortgage lenders already knew... That lower quality inventory is sparking higher prices across the state, but primarily in the Minneapolis / St Paul area.
The report for March showed the lowest number of homes currently on the market, at 11,784, since 2005. The report also shows the highest March average price for homes in four years, at $155,000 statewide.
The low inventory, combined with increased consumer confidence, and historically low mortgage rates, has created bidding wars on many properties, with the homes selling quickly, and … (0 comments)
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mortgage rates: Rates down for week ending 4/11/2013
- 04/12/13 01:47 AM
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates edging down for the second consecutive week following weak employment reports. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 3.43 percent this week remains near its 65-year record low and continues to provide support for the housing recovery.
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30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) averaged 3.43 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending April 11, 2013, down from last week when it averaged 3.54 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.88 percent. 15-year fixed rate mortgages this week averaged 2.65 … (1 comments)
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mortgage rates: Is it time to lock?
- 04/03/13 08:44 AM
Mortgage Interest Rates Hit a One Month Low.
Is it time to lock?
Minneapolis, MN: Mortgage rates improved at their fastest pace in a week, bringing most lenders’ rate sheet offerings to their best levels since the first few days of March.
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Joseph Metzler, MLO. MMS. NMLS #274132
33 Wentworth Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55118
Ph: (651) 552-3681
Licensed in MN and WI. Company NMLS #225504.
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mortgage rates: Mortgage Rates for week ending March 16, 2013
- 03/22/13 12:51 AM
Minneapolis, MN: Freddie Mac yesterday the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey(R) (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates rising this week on stronger signs of jobs growth and consumer spending. The 30-year fixed averaged 3.63 percent, its highest reading since the week of August 23, 2012. The 30-year fixed hit its average all-time record low of 3.31 percent the week of November 21, 2012.
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30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates averaged 3.63 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending March 14, 2013, up from last week when it averaged 3.52 percent. Last year at this time, the … (0 comments)
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mortgage rates: Shopping for the Best Mortgage Rates?
- 02/04/13 12:26 AM
Minneapolis, MN: Thinking of refinancing your home? Are you a First Time Home Buyer? Homeowners have thousands of choices when it comes to shopping for their mortgage loan, and sometimes all these options can spell trouble.
Pretty much every phone call I take starts with “What’s your interest rate?” While this seems like a very logical question to ask, it doesn’t give the lender all the information needed to give you an accurate answer.
This goes for online mortgage interest rate search tools too. While you may put in some basic information, I haven’t seen a system yet (including ours) … (1 comments)
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mortgage rates: Mortgage rates for week ending Jan 3, 2013
- 01/11/13 03:57 AM
Minneapolis, MN: Freddie Mac yesterday released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed mortgage rates moving higher following December's employment report. The 30-year fixed averaged 3.40 percent, its highest reading in eight weeks. The all-time record low for the average 30-year fixed was 3.31 percent set November 21, 2012.
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30-year fixed mortgage rates (FRM) averaged 3.40 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending January 10, 2013, up from last week when it averaged 3.34 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.89 percent. 15-year fixed mortgage rates this week … (0 comments)
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mortgage rates: Are you a serial refinancer?
- 12/21/12 03:21 AM
Are you a serial refinancer? Minneapolis, MN: As mortgage interest rates drop, many people believe that no cost loans, and refinancing multiples times is a game winning strategy. People who do this are known as "serial refinancers."
A Wall Street Journal report shows about 2.2 million people have refinance their current home loan at least twice since 2009.
All loans have closing costs, so an important aspect to refinancing is the question, "is their a benefit?" Refinancing generally is down to obtain a lower mortgage interest rate, and hence, a lower mortgage payment. Some people also lower their term, going from … (1 comments)
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mortgage rates: 30-Year Mortgage Rates Average 3.37% for week ending 12/14/2012
- 12/20/12 01:03 AM
Mortgage Rates Mixed, 30-Year Fixed Averages 3.37 Percent ST Paul, MN: Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed mortgage rates mixed following data reports on inflation and the housing construction market. The 30-year fixed moved up averaging 3.37 percent, while the 15-year fixed eased to 2.65 percent, both remaining near their record lows.
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30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) averaged 3.37 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending December 20, 2012, up from last week when it averaged 3.32 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.91 … (0 comments)
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mortgage rates: Builder profits way up, but not from selling homes!
- 12/11/12 03:40 AM
Minneapolis, MN: Recent reports show homes builders are making record profits – but not from building homes! What then you ask? From providing the mortgage loans the “builder” give to people buying their homes!
Pulte Homes shows mortgage loan revenue up 70%, which is 6 times higher than their revenue from building homes. Home builder Lennar Homes shows mortgage revenue up 60%!
The reason? The margins on the loans they force… Oops… Offer people buying their homes are fat. Really fat.
It is a well known fact that home buyers can get significantly better mortgage loans deals when NOT using the … (0 comments)
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mortgage rates: My 2013 Mortgage Interest Rate Prediction
- 12/10/12 04:17 AM
It is that time of year again... Here is my mortgage interest rate prediction for 2013
Minneapolis, MN: I expect long-term 30-year fixed rates to remain +/- about 3.50% for the first 6 months of 2013, with a slow but steady increase the second half of 2013 - but with the 30-year fixed rate remaining under 4.00% the entire year.
I also expect to see property values to slowly rise, with the average home increasing in value about 3% nationwide. While that doesn't sound like much, it is well within long-term historic appreciation levels.
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mortgage rates: Mortgage Rates Basically Unchanged for week ending 11/23/2012
- 11/29/12 02:43 AM
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed mortgage rates virtually unchanged and remaining near their record lows amid growing concerns around the fiscal cliff. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has averaged below 4.00 percent all but one week in 2012, while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage has averaged below 3.00 percent since the last week in May.
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30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) averaged 3.32 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending November 29, 2012, up from last week when it averaged 3.31 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year … (0 comments)
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mortgage rates: New record low last week for mortgage rates
- 11/15/12 01:10 AM
Mortgage Rates Dip To New Record Lows - for week ending Nov 9th, 2012* Minneapolis, MN. Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed mortgage rates dipping to new all-time record lows amid indicators of higher consumer confidence and lower wholesale prices. The previous record low for the 30-year fixed was set the week of October 4, when it averaged 3.36 percent, and the 15-year fixed was set the week of October 18, when it averaged 2.66 percent.
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30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) averaged 3.34 percent with an average 0.7 point for the … (0 comments)
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mortgage rates: Refinance Rates hover near records lows for week ending Nov 2, 2012
- 11/07/12 11:43 PM
Mortgage Rates Settle in Near Record Lows Minneapolis, MN: Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed mortgage rates mixed following the monthly employment report but continuing to hover near their record lows over the past six weeks. Last year at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.99 percent, dropping below 4.00 percent for the first time since Freddie Mac started reporting its weekly mortgage rates survey in 1971.
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30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) averaged 3.40 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending November 8, 2012, up from last … (0 comments)
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According to recent surveys from the Mortgage Bankers Association, refinance applications are down 55% from recent highs. The latest survey shows the smallest amount of refinance activity in years, yet refinances still account for 63 percent of all mortgage applications.
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