Mortgage Rates Remain Below Four Percent for Twelve Weeks Straight

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Remain Below Four Percent for Twelve Weeks Straight

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing average fixed mortgage rates nudging higher throughout the beginning of the week. However, Fed comments suggesting it may not raise short-term interest rates yesterday, coupled with weaker than expected consumer demand, pushed Treasury yields lower suggesting interest rates may remain lower than reported a while longer.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.82 percent, up from last week when it averaged 3.76 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.97 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.03 percent, up from last week when it averaged 2.99 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.18 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.88 percent, unchanged from last week. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 2.92 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.54 percent, down slightly from last week when it averaged 2.55 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.38 percent.

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Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“As the shock of the weak September employment report wore off, Treasury rates drifted higher. In response, the 30-year mortgage rate climbed 6 basis points to 3.82 percent, marking 12 consecutive weeks below 4 percent. Late-breaking news suggests mortgage rates may remain in this territory a while longer. After this week’s survey closed, Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo was quoted suggesting the Fed may not act this year, and Wednesday the 10-year Treasury closed under 2 percent in reaction to economic releases indicating weak consumer demand.”

Original Source: Freddie Mac interest rates listed above are national averages as reported by Freddie Mac. Individual interest rates are dependent upon credit approval and may include points. Average mortgage points are also reported in Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Other mortgage financing fees may apply. Contact your lender for detailed information.

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Mortgage Rates Largely Unchanged

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Largely Unchanged

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing average fixed mortgage rates largely unchanged despite ongoing global growth concerns putting downward pressure on Treasury yields.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.85 percent, down slightly from last week when it averaged 3.86 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.19 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.07 percent, down slightly from last week when it averaged 3.08 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.36 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.91 percent, unchanged from last week. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.06 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.53 percent, down from last week when it averaged 2.56 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.42 percent.

Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“In contrast to the volatility in equity markets, the 10-year Treasury rate — a key driver of mortgage rates — varied just a little more than 10 basis points over the last week. As a result, the 30-year mortgage rate remained virtually unchanged, dropping 1 basis point to 3.85 percent. This marks the tenth consecutive week of a sub-4-percent mortgage rate. Despite persistently low mortgage rates, the pending home sales index dropped 1.4 percent in August, suggesting possible tempering in existing home sales in September.”

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Mortgage Rates Move Lower

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Move Lower

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing average fixed mortgage rates declining following the Federal Reserve’s decision to defer a hike in the Federal funds rate.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.86 percent, down from last week when it averaged 3.91 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.20 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.08 percent, down from last week when it averaged 3.11 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.36 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.91 percent, down slightly from last week when it averaged 2.92 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.08 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.53 percent, down from last week when it averaged 2.56 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.43 percent.

Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“Global growth concerns and lackluster inflation convinced the Fed to defer a hike in the Federal funds rate. In response, Treasury yields fell about 9 basis points over the week, with some larger day-to-day swings along the way. In response, the interest rate on 30-year fixed rate mortgages dropped by 5 basis points to 3.86 percent. Mortgage rates have remained below 4 percent for 9 consecutive weeks and have remained range-bound between 3.8 and 4.1 percent since May. These low mortgage rates have supported strong home sales, and 2015 is on pace to have the highest home sales total since 2007.”

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Fixed Mortgage Rates Largely Unchanged

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

Fixed Mortgage Rates Largely Unchanged

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing average fixed mortgage rates largely unchanged following a shortened week and mixed economic signals prior to the Fed’s meeting next week.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.90 percent, up slightly from last week when it averaged 3.89 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.12 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.10 percent, also up slightly from last week when it averaged 3.09 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.26 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.91 percent, up from last week when it averaged 2.93 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 2.99 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.63 percent, up slightly from last week when it averaged 2.62 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.45 percent.

Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“Following a shortened week, mortgage rates were virtually unchanged, inching up 1 basis point to 3.90 percent. The employment report released last Friday provided mixed signals, adding one more note of uncertainty prior to the Fed’s September meeting. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.1 percent in August, the lowest rate since April 2008, but only 173,000 jobs were added, well below expectations. Wages grew 2.2 percent, a neutral indication at best.”

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Fixed Mortgage Rates Tick Higher Amid Continued Volatility

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

Fixed Mortgage Rates Tick Higher Amid Continued Volatility

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing average fixed mortgage rates ticking higher amid another week of volatile market activity on essentially no new information.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.89 percent, up from last week when it averaged 3.84 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.10 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.09 percent, up from last week when it averaged 3.06 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.24 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.93 percent, up from last week when it averaged 2.90 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 2.97 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.62 percent, unchanged again from last week. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.40 percent.

Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“Fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy night,” said Bette Davis in All About Eve. That could just as well have been Janet Yellen, or a specialist at the New York Stock Exchange, or the head of the People’s Bank of China on yet another week with lots of volatility on essentially no new information.”

“The 30-year mortgage rate increased 5 basis points, but don’t read too much into that. The Fed took great pains at the Jackson Hole conference to keep all their options open and to avoid making too much — or too little — of the situation in China and the volatility in global equity markets. This Friday’s employment report is the last piece of significant, solid evidence the FOMC will have to consider before their September decision. The Street appears to be calling it a coin flip. There won’t be a clear direction for mortgage rates until the Fed makes its September decision, at the earliest.”

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Global Market Volatility Pushes Mortgage Rates Lower

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

Global Market Volatility Pushes Mortgage Rates Lower

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing average fixed mortgage rates falling to their lowest levels since May of this year amid substantial and ongoing global volatility out of China.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.84 percent, down from last week when it averaged 3.93 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.10 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.06 percent, down from last week when it averaged 3.15 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.25 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.90 percent, down from last week when it averaged 2.94 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 2.97 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.62 percent, unchanged again from last week. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.39 percent.

Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“Events in China generated eye-catching volatility in equity markets worldwide over the past week. Interest rates also rocked up and down — although to a lesser extent than equities — as investors alternated between flights to quality and bargain hunting among beaten-down stocks. Amidst all this confusion, the 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 3.84 percent, the lowest mark since May and the fifth consecutive week with a rate below 4 percent.”

“Given the recent volatility, mortgage rates could change up or down significantly by the time this report is released. There are indications though that the unsettled state of global markets will make the Fed think twice before taking any action on short-term interest rates in September. If that’s the case, the 30-year mortgage rate may remain subdued in the short-to-medium term, providing support for continued strength in the housing sector. Just this week, new home sales were reported to be up 26 percent year over year.”

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30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Remains Below Four Percent

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Remains Below Four Percent

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing average fixed mortgage rates largely unchanged from the previous week amid little movement in financial markets. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage has averaged below four percent for the fifth consecutive week.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.93 percent, down slightly from last week when it averaged 3.94 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.10 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.15 percent, down from last week when it averaged 3.17 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.23 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.94 percent, up slightly from last week when it averaged 2.93 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 2.95 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.62 percent, unchanged from last week. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.38 percent.

Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“There was little movement in financial markets this week as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate remained steady, dropping only 1 basis point to 3.93 percent. Overall inflation [PDF] grew an underwhelming 0.2 percent year-over-year in July, but core inflation remains steady at 1.8 percent keeping chances alive for a potential rate hike in September. Housing markets have responded positively to low mortgage rates — the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been below four percent for five consecutive weeks. The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for August 2015 was 61, the highest level in more than nine years. One-unit housing starts [PDF] in July 2015 jumped to 782,000 units, up 12.8 percent from June and up 19 percent from last year. Overall housing markets remain on track for the best year since 2007.”

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Fixed Mortgage Rates Reverse Course, Move Higher

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

Fixed Mortgage Rates Reverse Course, Move Higher

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing average fixed mortgage rates reversing course and nudging higher for the first time in four weeks.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.94 percent, up from last week when it averaged 3.91 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.12 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.17 percent, up from last week when it averaged 3.13 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.24 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.93 percent, down from last week when it averaged 2.95 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 2.97 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.62 percent, up from last week when it averaged 2.54 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.36 percent.

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Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“The jobs report for July showed that the economy added 215,000 jobs, in line with expectations. Wage growth remains modest at 2.1 percent compared to the same time last year, and another solid if not stellar employment report leaves a potential Fed rate hike on the table for September. However, this year’s theme of overseas economic turbulence continues with the focus shifting east to China. Over the past few days the Chinese Yuan has fallen sharply. In the midst of these mixed data mortgage rates inched up, increasing 3 basis points to 3.94 percent. Headed into the fall, we’ll likely see continued interest rate tension, with dollar appreciation weighing against possible Fed rate hikes leaving the rate outlook clouded.”

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Fixed Mortgage Rates Remain Below Four Percent

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

Fixed Mortgage Rates Remain Below Four Percent

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing average fixed mortgage rates moving down for the third week in a row as uncertainty about the economy pushed Treasury yields lower earlier in the week.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.91 percent, down from last week when it averaged 3.98 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.14 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.13 percent, down from last week when it averaged 3.17 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.27 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.95 percent, unchanged from last week. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.27 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.54 percent, up from last week when it averaged 2.52 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.98 percent.

Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“All eyes are on the upcoming July employment report, as the Fed has made it clear developments in the labor market will affect the timing of any potential rate hike. But early signals indicate Friday’s employment report will not look so good. The employment cost index [PDF] rose 0.2 percent in the second quarter, the lowest quarterly increase in its 33-year history and ADP’s Private Employment Report [PDF] missed expectations for private jobs in July. Uncertainty about the economy helped drive down Treasury yields early in the week, and thus mortgage rates fell 7 basis points to 3.91 percent, the lowest level since June 4th.”

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Mortgage Rates Move Down

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Inlanta Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Move Down

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing fixed mortgage rates moving down with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate ducking just under four percent.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®) average 30-year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.98 percent, down from last week when it averaged 4.04 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.12 percent.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages

The average 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.17 percent, down from last week when it averaged 3.21 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.23 percent.

5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.95 percent, down from last week when it averaged 2.97 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.01 percent.

1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgages

The average one-year Treasury-indexed ARM is at 2.52 percent, down from last week when it averaged 2.54 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.38 percent.

Attributed to Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac:

“Monday’s 8 percent decline in Chinese stock prices triggered similar — though smaller — sell-offs in global equity markets. The associated flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields down nearly 5 basis points. Accordingly, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell 6 basis points to 3.98 percent. The mortgage rate has bounced between 3.98 and 4.09 percent since the first full week of June, falling a bit when events overseas take a turn for the worse and rising when the clouds appear ready to part. With no clear direction coming from the Fed this afternoon, we expect more of the same in coming weeks.

“Recent housing data exhibited the same good news/bad news pattern as overseas developments. Coming into this week, existing home sales for June and the latest FHFA house price measures both suggested a stronger tone in the housing market. However this week brought nothing but bad — or at least weaker-than-expected — news. New homes sales [PDF] and pending home sales both weakened and the Case-Shiller house price indices [PDF], while positive, fell below the lower end of expectations. Finally, the inadvertent release of Fed staff projections increased uncertainty over the timing of future Fed rate moves.”

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