1. Mortgage Rates Remain Low After National Average Drops

    By on June 11, 2010

    The lowest mortgage rates of 2010 continue to hold their ground at Total Mortgage Services, LLC Friday morning, as the national average on the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to its lowest point of 2010 last week and is within reach of dipping to a record-low number. The national average on the 15-year fixed-rate fell to an all-time record last week.

    At Total Mortgage, the 30-year fixed conventional mortgage is still at a 4.375 percent rate and 4.583 percent APR, and the 15-year fixed conventional mortgage is coming across at a 3.875 percent rate and 4.236 percent APR.

    According to yesterday’s Freddie Mac report, the national average rate on 30-year fixed conventional mortgages fell to 4.72 percent from last week’s 4.79 percent rate. That is the lowest rate since the week ending Dec. 3, 2009, when it hit a record low of 4.71 percent. Freddie Mac also reported that the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.17 percent, down from last week’s 4.20 percent rate, and it is the lowest on record since Freddie Mac started tracking that mortgage type in August 1991.

    On the economic front, a rally in the Euro propelled stocks sharply higher and bonds lower on Thursday. The Euro jumped from 1.197 to 1.212.  We could see a bit of a reversal in stocks this morning after disappointing retail sales numbers indicate a considerable slump in consumer spending.

    Current mortgage rates are updated daily on Total Mortgage’s website, and mortgage rate and industry news and insight is published on the Total Mortgage blog.

    At 9:30 a.m. on June 11, 2010, the following mortgage rates were being offered at Total Mortgage:

    Loan Type Rate APR
    30-Year Fixed Conventional 4.375% 4.583%
    20-Year Fixed Conventional 4.250% 4.535%
    15-Year Fixed Conventional 3.875% 4.236%
    30-Year Fixed FHA 4.250% 5.178%
    30-Year Fixed Jumbo Mortgage 5.250% 5.463%
    15-Year Fixed Jumbo Mortgage 4.000% 4.352%
    5/1 ARM Conforming Mortgage 3.125% 3.547%
    5/1 ARM Jumbo Mortgage 3.500% 3.265%
    1/1 ARM Conforming Mortgage (0 Points) 3.150% 3.922%
    1/1 ARM Jumbo Mortgage (0 Points) 3.150% 3.794%

    For a complete offering of mortgage rates and mortgage products visit TotalMortgage.com for additional information.

    * All rates shown are for 30 day rate locks. Longer locks available. The APR for conventional loan amounts is calculated using a loan amount of $417,000, 2 points, a $495 application fee, $500 loan processing fee, $715 underwriting fee and a $16 flood certification fee. The APR for jumbo loan amounts is calculated using a loan amount of $500,000, two points, a $495 application fee, $500 loan processing fee, $715 underwriting fee and a $16 flood certification fee. The APR for FHA loan amounts is calculated using a loan amount of $295,000, two points, a $495 application fee, $500 loan processing fee, $715 underwriting fee and a $16 flood certification fee. Some rates and fees may vary by state. All interest rates listed are for qualified applicants and are subject to mortgage approval. All rates are subject to change without notice.

    Category: Mortgage Rates
  2. Consumer Spending Less, Saving More

    By on May 28, 2010

    savingsRecession-wary Americans appears to be saving more money and spending less.  Consumer spending was unchanged in April, while personal incomes rose .4 percent. Both numbers came in below economists’ median expectations.  The savings rate rose to 3.6 percent in April, up from 3.1 percent in March.

    Thus far the recovery has been driven by the manufacturing sector, which has posted strong gains for much of the past year.  Consumer spending is one of the primary drivers of the U.S. economy, and reductions in consumer spending could be a harbinger of a second half economic slowdown.  Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70 percent of the economy.

    The slowdown comes despite a spike in mortgage refinancing, which should leave borrowers with additional discretionary funds.  Extremely low mortgage rates have spurred people to refinance, but home sales have collapsed after the expiration of the first time home buyer tax credit.  On Thursday we learned that the overall growth of the economy had slowed to 3 percent in the first quarter of 2010, down from 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009.  In order for meaningful reduction of the unemployment rate, we need to see growth of at least 5 percent.

    Unemployment (U-3) remains high at 9.9 percent, while U-6 unemployment (which includes marginally attached workers, discouraged workers, and those working part time who would rather work full-time) is running around 17 percent.

    This is further evidence that the economic recovery is likely to be slow, and the economy could take several years to recuperate.

    Category: Mortgage Rates

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