Lenders try to factor in future economic conditions. A possible change in leadership or policy could lead to inflation, so rates sometimes adjust in anticipation.
Vale said:
Lenders try to factor in future economic conditions. A possible change in leadership or policy could lead to inflation, so rates sometimes adjust in anticipation.
Rates are based on economic factors, not just political ones.
They’ll probably go down again by January 2025. Rates can change quickly.
Check out the Treasury and bond markets for a better sense of what’s going on with rates.
A good site to monitor rates is Mortgage News Daily.
The Fed cut rates, which caused a brief drop in mortgage rates, but new data made the bond market think otherwise, leading to a recent spike.
I was quoted 6.625% today. Should I lock now or wait until after the election? I have until the end of November to decide.
Reagan said:
I was quoted 6.625% today. Should I lock now or wait until after the election? I have until the end of November to decide.
I’d lock it now. Rates seem to be rising. You could always refinance next year if they go down.
If anyone truly knew what rates would do, they wouldn’t share it! Rates fluctuate for complex reasons, and any predictions are just guesses.
Long-term inflation is likely to keep rates high. Some experts expect the 10-year Treasury yield to go over 5% next year.
Markets hate uncertainty. With an upcoming election, lenders are factoring in a buffer to account for unknowns.
Honestly, I’d wait until after the election if you can. The market is too volatile right now.
Inflation concerns are impacting the bond market, which can affect rates. It’s tough for single-income households when small rate changes have such an impact.
Kim said:
Inflation concerns are impacting the bond market, which can affect rates. It’s tough for single-income households when small rate changes have such an impact.
Exactly. As a single-income buyer, even minor fluctuations make a big difference.
@Isle
Best of luck with it all!
Not everything you read about rates is accurate.
There’s a lot of uncertainty this week with the election and inflation. We’re seeing rates back up to July levels.
Jody said:
There’s a lot of uncertainty this week with the election and inflation. We’re seeing rates back up to July levels.
Today’s job report was good news for rates, but things might stay volatile until the election results are in.
For refinancing, consider a low-cost option if it saves you money. You can always refi again if rates drop further.
Ollie said:
For refinancing, consider a low-cost option if it saves you money. You can always refi again if rates drop further.
Not everyone can get a $0 cost refi.