We have seen mortgage rates drop over the past few weeks. They are at unbeliveable lows. As a matter of fact, they dropped like a rock the other day... Some of the rates I quoted and locked for people were numbers I have not seen in a long time.
But yesterday was a Roller Coaster day. Mortgage rates began the day falling again, but by the time the day was up, mortgage rates were up by at least 3/8ths of a percent, and in some cases by 1/2 a percentage point. In other words, that 5.5% rate became 6% by the end of the day!
And today, rates climbed even more. Anywhere from 1/8th to 1/4 pt.
With the economy and Wall Street in such a state of confusion, rates will be all over the place for a couple more days. But after that... HOLD ON! Rates should begin their rise upwards.
If you have a buyer on the fence, or you are a buyer unsure of what to do... FIND A HOME AND LOCK YOUR RATE ASAP. Otherwise you could end up with a higher rate than needed.
And if you are dealing with a reputable mortgage professional and feel comfortable with them, quit "shopping" for a better rate. By the time you have called 3 lenders, rates could have climbed a 1/4 point or more.. It happened yesterday!
If you are not comfortable with the lender you are talking to, call me at 704-651-8704 and I promise to get you the best program to fit your needs and can lock you in fast.
Right now, playing the rate watching game is not a smart move. Rates are jumping and while there may be a quick momentary drop, they will trend upwards for a while to come.
With all this said, I WOULD LOVE IT IF I AM WRONG. But I would not gamble my clients future on it.
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Nicely said, I will use this information to help a client to buy sooner than later!
Thank you Ken. That is high praise from someone of your professionalism.
Ray,
A buyer waiting in todays market will only cost themselves money. Home selection is at record highs in so many areas and rates are near record lows. That's a no brainer. A messy economy is something that a savvy buyer can take advantage of. A solid economy means higher taxes, higher rates and less selection. BUY NOW!
Ed
Nice post, Ed! Hey, where are my homes on your slideshow?!