Ready... Set... LOCK!

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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This alert brought to you by

The Ed Nailor Mortgage Team
Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Mortgage Lender

Call 704-651-8704 or visit www.EdNailor.com/apply/ to get approved!