If you’re in the mortgage process currently or if you will be soon, there is a tremendously important development to be aware of. The net effect is that rates are about to go up and, in some cases, they already have.
The culprit is the new “adverse market fee” announced for all refinances guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on or after December 1st. To hit that date with some lenders, your loan would need to close by mid-to-late October! Given the high demand for mortgages, new loans will take at least that long in many cases.
The fee will result in rates moving higher by 0.125-0.25% (or in additional closing costs equal to 0.5% of the loan amount). …(read more)Forward this article via email: Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it.
Source: mortgagenewsdaily.comNew feed
Getting a Mortgage Soon? Read This Now!
More from bond marketsMore posts in bond markets »
More from interest ratesMore posts in interest rates »
Be First to Comment