In a report yesterday, mortgage guru at Mortgagerate.com wrote the following.
The recent bond rally has driven bond prices higher and mortgage rates lower, however, I am concerned that we may see an increase in rates before they fall much further. The rally creates a situation where bond traders may sell holdings to capture profits from it. If there is a concern in the market whether bonds can improve much more, that move may happen sooner than later and can lead to a spike in mortgage rates. Therefore, I strongly recommend that you maintain contact with your mortgage professional if still floating an interest rate because rate usually move higher much quicker than they improve.
If I were considering financing/refinancing a home, I would….
Lock if my closing were taking place within 7 days…
Lock if my closing were taking place between 8 and 20 days…
Lock if my closing were taking place between 21 and 60 days…
Float if my closing were taking place over 60 days from now…
This is only my opinion of what I would do if I was financing a home. It is only an opinion and cannot be guaranteed to be in the best interest of all/any other borrowers.
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