Thursday, February 26, 2015

Average National Mortgage Rate Up for Third Consecutive Week

The national average mortgage rate is 3.80% this week for 30 year fixed-rate loans; it was 3.76% last week. 15-year rate average is 3.07%. Buyers should always investigate the possibility of a 15-year loan. In some cases a few more dollars each month can translate to thousands saved over the life of a mortgage. Note that these are the National Average rates check with your lender for rates in Fort Lauderdale-or give me a call for a lender referral.

Low rates make market-priced real estate more affordable.  If you are on the fence to Sell or Buy...you should ACT NOW!

Thursday, February 19, 2015

National Average Mortgage Rate Up a Bit this Week

The national average mortgage rate is 3.75% this week for 30 year fixed-rate loans; it was 3.69% last week. 15-year rate average is 2.99%. Buyers should always investigate the possibility of a 15-year loan. In some cases a few more dollars each month can translate to thousands saved over the life of a mortgage. Note that these are the National Average rates check with your lender for rates in Fort Lauderdale-or give me a call for a lender referral.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

National Average Mortgage Rate Lowest of the Year


The national average mortgage rate is 3.80% this week for 30 year fixed-rate loans (the lowest rate of 2014)
; it was 3.93% last week. 15-year rate average is 3.09%. Buyers should always investigate the possibility of a 15-year loan. In some cases a few more dollars each month can translate to thousands saved over the life of a mortgage. Note that these are the National Average rates check with your lender for rates in Fort Lauderdale-or give me a call for a lender referral.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

National Average Mortgage Rate Still Below 4%

The national average mortgage rate is 3.93% this week for 30 year fixed-rate loans; it was 3.89% last week. 15-year rate average is 3.20%. Buyers should always investigate the possibility of a 15-year loan. In some cases a few more dollars each month can translate to thousands saved over the life of a mortgage. Note that these are the National Average rates check with your lender for rates in Fort Lauderdale-or give me a call for a lender referral.

Slow growth in consumer spending is 
keeping inflation at bay but as the economy improves it will be necessary to raise rates. (the opinion of this charlatan economist). What this means to you is; it is unlikely rates will be any more favorable than they are right now. If you've been putting off refinancing or making a purchase, now is the time to make your move.

Thursday, December 04, 2014

National Average Mortgage Rate Drops this Week

The national average mortgage rate is 3.89% this week for 30 year fixed-rate loans; it was 3.99% last week. 15-year rate average is 3.10%. Buyers should always investigate the possibility of a 15-year loan. In some cases a few more dollars each month can translate to thousands saved over the life of a mortgage. Note that these are the National Average rates check with your lender for rates in Fort Lauderdale-or give me a call for a lender referral.

Slow growth in consumer spending is

keeping inflation at bay but as the economy improves it will be necessary to raise rates. (the opinion of this charlatan economist). What this means to you is; it is unlikely rates will be any more favorable than they are right now. If you've been putting off refinancing or making a purchase, now is the time to make your move.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Case Shiller Single Family Value Index

The Case Shiller Single Family Value Index for September was published today.  Value in South Florida rose .62% for the month and 6.7% for the year though 30 September.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

The national average mortgage rate is 3.99% this week for 30 year fixed-rate loans; it was 4.01% last week. 15-year rate average is 3.17%. Buyers should always investigate the possibility of a 15-year loan. In some cases a few more dollars each month can translate to thousands saved over the life of a mortgage. Note that these are the National Average rates check with your lender for rates in Fort Lauderdale-or give me a call for a lender referral.

Slow growth in consumer spending is keeping inflation at bay but as the economy improves it will be necessary to raise rates. (the opinion of this charlatan economist). What this means to you is; it is unlikely rates will be any more favorable than they are right now. If you've been putting off refinancing or making a purchase, now is the time to make your move.