Mortgage Resources

Search with GoPrime Mortgage

Check out our guides, tools and research for expert help on all your home mortgage and marketing questions!

Mortgage Rates Little Changed After Yesterday’s Big Drop

October 2, 2014
Mortgage Rates Little Changed After Yesterday’s Big Drop

Oct 2 2014, 3:13PM

Mortgage rates were mixed today, depending on the lender.  Some rate sheets were slightly better or worse than yesterday’s latest, but the broader average was unchanged.  This happened in spite of weakness in bond markets.  This includes mortgage-backed-securities (MBS), the bonds that most directly affect mortgage rates.

Losses in MBS almost always correspond with rates moving higher, but in yesterday’s case, the gains were so precipitous that the benefits hadn’t fully translated to rate sheets by the end of the day.  That left lenders some wiggle room this morning.

The most prevalently quoted conforming 30yr fixed rate for top tier borrowers remains 4.125% for a second day.  Until yesterday, September’s weakness had kept that rate at 4.25% for several weeks.  Differences from yesterday would be seen in the form of closing costs.

Tomorrow brings the most important piece of economic data of any given month.  The Employment Situation Report, which includes ‘nonfarm payrolls’ and the unemployment rate will start the day off at 8:30am–well before lenders’ generate the first rate sheets of the day.  Even though financial markets have shown some disregard for economic data in general, this report is still likely to generate an initial response.  If the previous month’s somewhat weaker numbers are revised higher in addition to stronger numbers in this month’s headline, rates would likely be higher right out of the gate.

Related News & Articles

It’s time to apply for your Montana property tax rebate!

It’s time to apply for your Montana property tax rebate!

This year, these rebates were authorized by the state legislature and apply to any Montana resident that owns their primary residence, lived in it for at least seven months, had property taxes billed, and paid them. Taxpayers have until October 1st to apply for their...

Benefits of Becoming a Homeowner

Benefits of Becoming a Homeowner

Given the fluctuating (and current!) housing market, it’s sometimes easy to wonder “Is it worth it to buy a house?” The steps to becoming a homeowner may seem daunting, and we get that. The positives of owning a home often far outweigh the negatives that many may...

How to Maintain and Protect your Credit

How to Maintain and Protect your Credit

One of the most empowering parts of life is achieving the dream of homeownership. The process of obtaining a mortgage can sometimes seem daunting, and that’s why GoPrime takes great pride in helping buyers understand each step involved. We encourage everyone to...