Buffalo Area Mortgage Rates Report – August 29, 2008
Weird things are happening in the mortgage-backed securities market. Strong buying, in the 30 year-fixed rate loans, has dropped rates .25% since my last report, The ARM rates, however, have RISEN. A weird phenomenon, indeed. I’m only quoting two loan programs (the others make no sense):
<Mortgage rates for August 29, 2008. Loan amounts up to $417,000:
5/1 ARMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.750%
30 Year Fixed     6.125%
All rates offered to the borrower with 1 point cost. Rate quotes assume a purchase transaction with a 20% down payment, 720 credit score, and full income qualification. Rates are subject to fluctuation. Custom rate quotes and rate lock advice are available by calling (858)-777-9751.
Short-term, this is about as good as it gets. I think we’ll see some higher rates, in the next 7-10 days, with rates coming back down to this level by the end of September. I’m befuddled for the 3 month trend so I’ll stay neutral.
MORTGAGE RATE TREND:
Next 7 days:Â Â Â Â Higher
Next 30 days:Â Â Â Neutral
Next 3 months:Â Â Â Lower? (I’m stumped)
Buffalo mortgage rates report is offered courtesy of Brian Brady.
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