Hold on to your hats today because the mortgage market has been buzzing with activity, and I wanted to keep you in the loop about the latest developments.
Interest Rates: Reaching New Lows
Great news! Interest rates have hit their lowest point of the year, even touching levels not seen since early 2023! This positive trend is largely due to the recent August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed inflation cooling down to its lowest level since 2021.
As expected, the Federal Reserve announced a .50 percent rate cut. With this cut, the Fed wants to ensure that inflation remains under control while providing support to the economy. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that their actions work as intended.
Regarding the impact on mortgage rates, most of the analysts believe that since the markets were expecting the rate cut, any major improvements in rates have happened, and as we’ve seen over the past week, rates continue to trend lower, and I suspect this trend will continue thanks to comments by the Fed that more rate cuts are coming.
That being said, I’m already seeing some lenders offer improvements in their mortgage rates.
What this means for you…is that if you’ve been waiting for rates to improve to make a move on your next purchase or want to take cash out of your equity (i.e., to pay down higher interest debt), now could be an opportune time. Send me an email or call/text me at 818.307.6072 and let’s discuss your options!
In Other News…Global Factors at Play
It’s not just domestic factors impacting mortgage rates. The global economic landscape, particularly the struggles in China’s housing market, is also contributing to downward pressure on rates.
Market Predictions & Opportunities
Interestingly, the bond market is signaling a potential recession in the future. While this may seem counterintuitive amidst low rates, it’s important to remember that the bond market often predicts economic shifts well in advance.
The Takeaway
The current environment presents excellent opportunities for those looking to buy a new home or refinance their existing mortgage. Again, if you’ve been considering making a move, now could be the perfect time to take advantage of these historically low rates.
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