by Aaron Wluka | Sep 6, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Interests Rates
If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of...
by Aaron Wluka | Jun 7, 2023 | Buyers, Interests Rates
Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions: Why Are...
by Aaron Wluka | Mar 30, 2022 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interests Rates, Pricing
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how...
by sanjay.singh@zyprr.com | Jan 14, 2022 | Downpayments, Interest Rates, Interests Rates, Mortgage Rates
While it’s challenging to buy a home with a down payment, programs exist that allow qualified buyers to put down as little as 3.5%. A VA Loan will let you put down 0%. Why would anyone put down as much as 20%? It Will Lower Your Interest Rate A 20% down payment...