Last week's scheduled economic readings were limited and included new jobless claims and Freddie Mac's mortgage rates survey. In other news, all types of mortgage applications rose by 2.30 percent this week as compared to the prior week. Mortgage Rates Lower, Home Loan Applications Rise Freddie Mac reported lower mortgage rates for fixed rate and 5/1 adjustable mortgages; the average rate for 30-year fixed rate mortgages dropped two basis points to 4.17 percent. Average rates for 15-year … [Read more...]
Worried About Future Mortgage Rate Increases? Here’s How to ‘Stress Test’ Your Finances
When it comes to real estate, there are always going to be upswings in the market that will have an impact on your mortgage payment and overall financial health. However, with a fluctuating market here to stay, you may be wondering how you can guard your biggest investment and your finances against rate increases. If you're concerned about rates on the rise, here are a few tips to test out you're fiscal well-being. Calculate Your Debt-To-Income Ratio It's beneficial to determine your DTI ratio … [Read more...]
The 2017 Mortgage Rate Outlook: Here’s What the Experts Are Saying
The post-election period is often one of uncertainty, and the time since the 2016 election has been no different with regards to market force and the financial world. With a new administration taking office, there are many questions regarding how Donald Trump's presidency will impact the market and your mortgage. If you're wondering what the predictions are for the coming year, here are a few things the experts are considering. An Increase In Rates Due to an expected hike in rates by the Federal … [Read more...]
Buying Real Estate vs. Buying Stocks: Here’s Why a Home Should Be Your Priority
Once you're done with debt and you've started to save, it's commonly the case that you'll start hearing about the risks and rewards of investing in stocks or real estate. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for many people to know what type of investment is going to work better for them down the road. If you're currently considering what you should put your money into, here are some reasons you may want to turn to real estate. It's Something You Can See While investing in the stock market will … [Read more...]
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