The Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey is showing average mortgage rates are unchanged from last week.
This weeks rates are…
- 30-Yr Fixed – 4.37 %
- 15-Yr Fixed – 3.82 %
- 5/1-Yr ARM – 3.54 %
There was one slight decrease for the 5/1 ARM. Last week it sat at 3.55%
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If you are still on the fence about locking today or waiting just a little longer consider this.
Mortgage Rates have not been this low for over 50 years. Plus mortgage rates are subject to change any minute. They could shoot drastically up at any point leaving you in the dust.
If I was in a place to refinance or if I was purchasing a home I’d definitely be calling my broker and locking today.
Is it worth Locking Long Term for Purchases?
Rates are so low right now many people are locking in rates for 90, 120 and even 150 days in the event they find their home in the next few months. Depending on how seriously you are currently looking for a house this may be an option suitable for you.
Be careful to not lock too far out because the length of your lock will affect your rate. The longer the lock period the higher the rate will be.
The benefit of doing this is because of the volatility of the market right now. Yes, we could see rates drop more, but it is just as likely, if not more likely, to see them increase over the next few months.
Locking in your rate now would insure you get that rate for the term you indicate in your loan.
Call your Loan Officer today to get some of the options for long term locking. And checkout our mortgage help article if you are thinking about purchasing or refinancing.
