Date the Rate: Thinking about waiting for rates to drop?
Thinking about waiting for rates to drop?
That might cost you more than you think.
Since the pandemic, we’ve seen mortgage rates go from historic lows… to some of the fastest increases ever.
In my experience, since the pandemic and epic low mortgage interest rates, followed by the fastest increase in history, home buyers have never been more rate-conscious.
A prime example, in October of 2023 15.75% of contracts were canceled. That’s roughly 1 in 6 transactions falling apart. It was one of the highest fallout spikes tied directly to rising rates. This spike lined up with mortgage rates surging back toward ~8%. It wasn’t seasonal, it was rate shock.
However, in the fall and winter we saw rates dip into 3 year lows. ALL of the buyers we helped buy homes in that period have refined into low’s 6’a and more often high 5’s with little cost. Many times we didn’t even need an appraisal.
So the real strategy becomes:
- Secure the home and terms now
- Improve the rate later
As an independent mortgage broker, we structure this intentionally:
- No Point purchase options + seller credits (?).
- No-point or low-cost refinance strategies
- Flexible loan options built for future improvement
So yes… the rate might improve
But the
price and competition usually get worse
Date the rate. Marry the home.
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All loan approvals are conditional and subject to lender review of all information. Loan is considered approved only when issued in writing and all conditions have been satisfied. Rates and products may not be available to all borrowers and are subject to change based on market conditions and lock terms. Fresh Home Loan Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Mortgage Broker in California. This licensee performs acts requiring a real estate license. Fresh Home Loan, Inc. is licensed by the California Department of Real Estate #02137513 | NMLS #2124104.
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