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Mortgage rates vary today with fixed rates slightly rising and adjustable rates falling, making ARMs potentially attractive for short-term buyers; current averages include a 6.47% for 30-year fixed and 5.66% for 15-year fixed, with rates influenced by credit scores, down payments, and market conditions.
Millions of Americans with adjustable-rate mortgages could see their monthly payments nearly double as their loan terms end, with rates potentially rising from 3.5% to around 6.5%. With 30-year fixed-rate mortgages above 7%, United Wholesale Mortgage has introduced a zero-percent down mortgage program to help buyers, requiring repayment of a second mortgage when the first is refinanced or paid off.
Mortgage rates have seen minor changes this week, with the 30-year rate increasing slightly and the 15-year rate decreasing. Despite signals of lower inflation, significant rate decreases are not expected in the near future. While house prices remain high, the rate of increase has slowed, potentially easing the home-buying process. The average 30-year fixed rate is 6.82%, with the 15-year rate at 6.06%. Choosing between 15- and 30-year mortgages involves balancing lower interest costs with higher monthly payments. Fannie Mae forecasts 30-year rates to end 2024 at 6.4%, with future rates influenced by the Federal Reserve's decisions.
Mortgage rates have been dropping, with the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.60%, the lowest since May 2023. Homebuyers can take advantage of this by considering adjustable-rate mortgages, purchasing mortgage points to secure a lower interest rate, and shopping around for lenders to find the best rates and terms. These options can help buyers secure the lowest rate possible in the current market, which is still volatile despite the decreasing rates.
As mortgage rates reach their highest level in over two decades, homebuyers are increasingly turning to adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) to afford homes. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 6.77% last week, prompting a nearly 10% increase in ARM loans. However, overall mortgage demand continues to decline, with applications to refinance falling 4% and applications to purchase a home dropping 1%. The impact of higher rates is being felt across both the purchase and refinance markets, with purchase applications at their lowest level since 1995 and refinance applications at their lowest level since January 2023.
Mortgage demand has dropped to its lowest level since 1995 as interest rates continue to rise, reaching nearly 8%. Last week, total application volume fell by 6.9%, with applications for home purchases dropping by 6% and applications for refinancing falling by 10%. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 7.70%, the highest rate since November 2000. As a result, more borrowers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) to gain purchasing power. Mortgage rates have continued to rise this week, hitting a cyclical high of 7.92% on Tuesday.
Despite some dips, mortgage interest rates remain high due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's decision to increase rates. If inflation calms down and the Fed stops hiking rates, mortgage rates could potentially decrease. Currently, 30-year fixed mortgage rates are around 6.5%, while 15-year fixed rates are lower but still high. Adjustable-rate mortgages have an introductory fixed period before adjusting periodically based on market conditions. As inflation recedes, mortgage rates are expected to decrease somewhat, but they will likely remain in the 6% to 7% range in the near term. Homeowners may consider leveraging their home's value through a home equity line of credit (HELOC) while waiting for mortgage rates to ease.
Averages on fixed-rate mortgage products remained steady for a second day, with 30-, 20-, 15-, and 10-year loans showing minimal changes. The jumbo fixed-rate averages dropped slightly. Adjustable-rate mortgage averages were down. The recent surge in mortgage rates has led to a 20-year high, but rates have mostly remained in the lower 7% range.