At the end of September, the supply of homes for sale was reported down 1.8% from the previous month in 27 major metropolitan areas. We all know the factors. Home prices are very affordable, mortgage rates are very favorable and first-time homebuyers are taking advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set to expire at the end of November, now just seven weeks away.
The Mortgage Bankers Association saw loan applications for home purchases rise 13.2% last week, as the MBA's Purchase Index hit its highest level since last January. The average rate on 30-year fixed rate mortgage slid to 4.89% with an average 1.13 points (including the origination fee) for 80% loan-to-value ratio loans to borrowers with good credit. Freddie Mac's weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates put the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage at 4.87% with an average 0.7 point for 80% loan-to-value ratio loans to borrowers with good credit.
~ Courtesy of Chuck Chrobak, Golf Savings Bank, 425.330.9657, CChrobak@GolfSavingsBank.com
- Jeanette Eide
- Bellevue, Washington
- I’m a full-time professional Realtor specializing in residential resale and new construction in Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, Newcastle, Sammamish, Bothell, Mill Creek, Snohomish, Everett, Woodinville, Kent, and Renton. Together with my husband Erik, we have over 17 years experience. We take the time to listen – getting to know you and establishing your exact needs. From there, our sole focus is getting you where you want to be, on time, in the smoothest manner possible. Together with our team of professionals, the closing of your transaction will be handled knowledgeably with the attention to detail you expect and deserve.
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