Yesterday marked the first time since late January that Best-Execution Mortgages Rates stood at 4.0% on average, as opposed to what had been the prevailing average of 3.875%. Rates improved today for most lenders, several of whom once again are offering 3.875% as a "best-execution rate" (learn more about what that means in this previous post with more detailed discussion about Best-Execution calculations ). But a significant portion of the market remains in 4.0% territory. Best-Execution is very...
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For the first time since late January, Best-Execution Mortgages Rates moved back to 4.0%. Over the past month, the rate averaged 3.875% despite plenty of fluctuations in terms of closing costs. Friday's weakness brought the average of the lenders we survey as close to the 4.0% mark and today's weakness in the bond markets resulted in more lenders offering 4.0% as a best-execution rate, although 3.875% remains at a few of the more aggressively-priced lenders. Additional reading: A previous post with...
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Mortgages Rates reversed a recent trend of gradual improvement, moving higher today after a better-than-expected read on employment from this morning's Jobless Claims report as well as news that the ECB will swap out their Greek government bonds this weekend. 30yr Fixed Conventional Best-Execution Rates continue to operate in 3.875% territory on average, and the closing costs associated with those rates had been nearing the lower end of their historical range. While 3.875% Best-Execution remains...
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Mortgages Rates improved again today as domestic economic data failed to inspire markets to move in either direction and optimism over today's conference call between Greece and its creditors deteriorated. In general, economic optimism tends to coincide with interest rates moving higher. Mortgage rates began the week fighting back against this generality as anticipation for today's conference call weighed on bond markets and MBS (the "mortgage-backed-securities" that most directly influence mortgage...
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Mortgages Rates are somewhat improved today after holding relatively steady to begin the week. In the underlying markets MBS (the "mortgage-backed-securities" that most directly influence mortgage rates) rose to their best levels since last Thursday after today's Retail Sales figures showed slower than expected consumer spending. When MBS prices rise, interest rates fall (although it should be noted this isn't always a linear or immediate relationship, but it is generally true over time). Today's...
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Mortgages Rates held steady over the weekend. In fact, rates were so steady that our measured averages on Friday were the same as today's reading , which is a fairly uncommon occurrence. Friday had been a fairly stable day, and markets traded in better territory than Thursday. Rates had come under pressure recently, pushing the 30yr Fixed Best-Execution rate up to 4.0% in some cases, with Friday and now today offering some moderation back into the 3.875% range. (We explain even more about Best-Execution...
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With yesterday's increases, Mortgages Rates moved to the edge of their recently long and stable stay at a 3.875% Best-Execution level. While some lenders are still best-priced at 4.0%, the average Best-Execution rate moved back down into 3.875% territory today. Keep in mind that "best-execution" refers to the most ideal possible rate/fee scenario and we track this because it's the most consistent way to benchmark the movement of the broader collection of lender rate offerings. (We explain even more...
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Mortgages Rates moved higher today at the quickest pace of the week. For the second time this year, the 3.875% Best-Execution rate on 30yr Fixed Conventional loans is in question. If rates move much higher from here, the average Best-Execution rate across multiple lenders will have risen back to 4.0% and for quite a few lenders, is already there. (We explain more about Best-Execution calculations in THIS POST ). Today got started off on a sour note for rates with the late night news that Greece was...
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For several sessions in a row, Mortgages Rates have moved in the opposite direction from the previous session, although even the bigger examples of these movements haven't been enough to nudge 3.875% out of the "best-execution" position. The same back-and-forth movement continued today as rates improved ever so slightly after rising slightly yesterday. Keep in mind, that the term "rates" in this context refers to the combination of the interest rate itself and the closing/borrowing costs required...
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Although the recently confirmed 3.875% Best-Execution level remains intact for 30yr fixed, conventional loans, Mortgages Rates moved slightly higher today in terms of the costs required to obtain those rates. Weakness in Treasuries today was more pronounced than MBS, the "mortgage-backed-securities most directly responsible for determining mortgage rates. (learn more about how we calculate Best-Execution in THIS POST ). Initially driving today's market movements was news that political leaders would...
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Following Friday's employment data, Mortgages Rates moved quickly higher. In most cases, the changes were seen not in the quoted interest rates themselves, but rather in the closing costs required to obtain those rates. A small number of lenders' Best-Execution rates rose to 4.0%, but a majority stayed at 3.875%. (learn more about how we calculate Best-Execution in THIS POST ). For a given interest rate, there are a range of costs at which it could still be a best-execution candidate. Whereas Friday...
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The monthly Employment Situation Report was released at 8:30am this morning, with much better-than-expected results. Stocks rallied sharply and most every interest rate in fixed-income markets moved higher. The economic optimism created by this sort of data tends to increase demand for riskier investments like stocks and lower demand for things like fixed-income notes and bonds. MBS (the "mortgage backed securities" that most directly govern mortgage rates) fall into this fixed-income sector, and...
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For the second day in a row, Mortgages Rates are just slightly better than unchanged. Best-Execution remains at 3.875% for conventional 30yr fixed loans, and the slight improvements seen today have benefited the borrowing costs required to obtain those rates. (learn more about how we calculate Best-Execution in THIS POST ). Also in the same vein as yesterday, the stratification between lender offerings continues to lessen, and the improvement in our measurement of rates today reflects that consolidation...
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Mortgages Rates are just slightly better than unchanged on the day. Best-Execution remains at 3.875% for conventional 30yr fixed loans, and the slight improvements seen today have benefited the borrowing costs required to obtain those rates. (learn more about how we calculate Best-Execution in THIS POST ). Some of the stratification between lender offerings seems to be lessening now that underlying markets have demonstrated the ability to hold recent levels. Particularly, MBS (the "mortgage-backed...
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After setting new record lows yesterday, Mortgages Rates rose slightly today, though 3.875% best-execution remains intact. Rather than affect the prevailing rates being quoted, today's weakness is most likely to be seen in the form of slightly higher borrowing/closing costs for the same rates quoted yesterday (learn more about how we calculate Best-Execution in THIS POST ). The increases run counter to today's market movements as well. Treasury yields are lower again today, and MBS (the "mortgage...
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