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Happy New Year — Rates Are Headed Down!

Happy new year, friends! Rates Down As Predicted Mortgage interest rates finally started falling in November 2022, as I had predicted in my November newsletter. Year over year inflation numbers started to come down, which is great news for

Real Estate Markets Respond to Rising Rates

Hi Friends, Mortgage interest rates are at the highest levels I have seen since 2007. They have more than doubled since December of 2021 and the effects of this rapid rise in rates are finally being felt in the

Turbulent 2022 Mortgage Rates

Refinances & Purchases Drop Hi Friends, Mortgage rates keep rising at a very brisk pace. May 2022 saw mortgage interest rates rise up 2.375% higher than they were in December of 2021. Refinances were down over 75% month over

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Opportunity

Home Buyer Squeeze Hello friends, Mortgage rates keep rising at a very brisk pace. April 2022 saw mortgage interest rates rise up 2% higher than they were in December of 2021. This quick rise in rates has obvious consequences.

Hold On for a Bumpy Ride

Hello friends, A lot has happened since I penned the last installment of my newsletter. Continued rising inflation, historically high gas prices, the Federal Reserve’s March meeting that resulted in a rate hike, a volatile stock market, faster rising

Rates, Recession, & Refinance Opportunities

The Mechanics of Rising Rates Hi Friends, We all knew this was coming and mortgage interest rates have finally increased significantly. Rates are up over 1% from where they were in December of 2021 due to rising inflation. The

What Goes Down Must Come Up

Inflation Rising Hi Friends, December 2021 saw mortgage rates continue to be pressured higher due to persistent inflation in the markets. The annual inflation rate increased over 6% in November 2021, which is three times the Federal Reserve’s desired

Last Chance to Refinance?

Pandemic Measures Continue For Now Hi Friends, Mortgage interest rates continue to be close to historically low levels, helped by the continuing easing measures the Federal Reserve implemented at the beginning of the pandemic. These measures included reducing the

Back from SCUBA to Another Refinance Frenzy

Back from an Amazing SCUBA Trip Hi Friends I’m back from a much-needed break in the action after taking a sabbatical from new business that lasted from April 1 – June 19 of this year. During that time, I

Diving with Giants

Markets Are Volatile Hi Friends, Mortgage interest rates have moved slightly lower since my last update, due to a decrease in the 10-year treasury and 30-year bond yields. As of April 16th, 2021, Rates were .25% lower than they

Low Mortgage Rate Party Is Over

After 12 Months of Historic Lows Hi Friends, Mortgage interest rates have continued to rise since my last update. Many of you who are watching the ten-year treasury bond yield already know that the party is over. After 12

February 2021 Mortgage Rate Update

Hi Friends, Mortgage interest rates continue to be near the all-time low levels we have continued to experience since June of 2020. Mortgage rates are still at historically low levels despite the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Administration) refinance fee

Taking a Breather!

Mortgage Rate Update Mortgage interest rates continue to be near the all-time low levels we have been experiencing since June of this year. Mortgage rates are still at historically low levels despite the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Administration) refinance

Mortgage Rates in Uncharted Waters

Refinance Fee Hike Increases Rates Mortgage interest rates continue to be near the all-time low levels we have continued to experience since June of this year. Mortgage rates are still at historically low levels despite the Federal Housing Finance

Misconceptions About Mortgage Interest Rates

Yes, Rates Are Near the All-Time Low Mortgage interest rates continue to be near the all-time low levels we have been experiencing since June of this year. In today’s edition of m,y blog newsletter, I am sharing new and

Profiting from the Coronavirus Crisis?

Low Mortgage Rates During Economic Crisis Mortgage interest rates continue to be near the all-time low levels we have been experiencing since June of this year. In the first week of August, rates bottomed out, ending the run on

Historically Low First Mortgage Rates

Rates at 30 Year Low This week, mortgage rates for conforming, single-unit, residential properties have come back down to the lowest levels in three decades, with some borrowers being able to lock and close 30-year fixed-rate loans at 3%

COVID-19 and Mortgage Loans

Link Between COVID-19 & Mortgage Loans As the COVID-19 shelter-in-place directive is impacting all areas in our society and the global society at large, the effects are being felt in the mortgage markets as well. Mortgage interest rates that

Crazy Time Mortgage Rate Lows

Hi Friends, This is a CRAZY time for everyone and for many reasons, but also especially in the mortgage industry. We're experiencing crazy time mortgage rate lows. I have had over 100 new loan requests in the last two

Tough Loan Cases + Current Rates

The Maze of Tough Loan Cases I recently closed a very difficult transaction that, if any number of lenders had applied common sense, should have been easy to close. As many of you know if you've read my About

Loans for Self-Employed + Current Rates

Here's my monthly update on the outlook for current rates in general, but first — news about loans for self-employed home buyers. Skip to Current Rates here. Loans for Self-Employed Stated Income Loans More new mortgage products have been

Loans for Seniors & Veterans + Current Rates

I have news this month on loans for seniors and veterans, but first let's look at the overall outlook for December. End of Year Mortgage Rates Hello, Friends. Mortgage interest rates continue to be around 1.125% lower now than

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