If you just can’t decide whether or not now is a good time to buy, these rates should convince you. They are historically low and there is just no way to predict what rate they will be in the future. I had a client apply for his mortgage when it was at 6%, it jumped to 7% while it was getting approved and he locked in at 6.5% a few weeks later. This was only last month. The point I’m trying to make is that if you are thinking about buying, locking in at these rates now will give you a much better return on your investment. If you wait, there is a good chance these rates won’t be around. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
Freddie Mac reports a decline in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate to 5.47 percent during the week ended Dec. 11 from 5.53 percent last week and 6.11 percent a year ago.
Some lenders are locking in even lower rates as they build on momentum started when the Federal Reserve announced plans last month to purchase a substantial number of mortgage-backed securities. HSH Associates and Inside Mortgage Finance are reporting interest on 30-year fixed loans at 5.33 percent and 5.09 percent, respectively.
Freddie Mac chief economist Frank Nothaft says mortgage rates also were driven downward by the recession and rising unemployment.
Source: The Washington Post, Dina ElBoghdady (12/12/08)
Truer words have never been spoken. Start your refis and start getting pre-qualified now so you can lock in the rates that will work better for you down the road.
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