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Mortgage rates continued to drop this week, ending below 6.5% for a 30-year fixed conventional loan. FHA and VA rates also dipped below 6%!
Everything is aligning for lower rates in the coming months and into 2025. The Fed is expected to announce at least a 0.25% rate cut at their September 18th meeting, which could be just the beginning!
Wall Street anticipates more cuts to follow. The market currently predicts a 73% chance of a 1% reduction in the Fed Funds rate by the end of the year, and an additional 1.25% cut in 2025. This would amount to a total drop of 2.25%.
How will this impact mortgage rates? We could see mortgage rates drop into the low to mid-5% range by the end of next year, with FHA and VA rates potentially dipping into the high 4% range.
What does this mean for homebuyers? Increased competition. For example, on a $450,000 loan at the current rate of 6.5%, the principal and interest payment is $2,844. If rates drop to 5.25%, the payment decreases to $2,484, saving $360 per month.
A homebuyer today who can afford a $2,844 principal and interest payment would be able to increase their loan amount from $450,000 to $515,000. Does this mean home values will increase by $65,000? Not necessarily, but the influx of buyers will increase competition, and many may be willing to pay a bit more to secure a home.
The optimal window for a buyer to secure a reasonably priced home could be now. The math is in your favor. If you are on the fence about purchasing a home, we can provide straightforward numbers to help you make an informed decision.
If you’ve been wanting to sell your home, now could be a great time to act. We've had several clients recently who were selling their homes and using the equity for their next purchase.
Don’t miss the train. Get on board to homeownership before the train is packed with buyers once interest rates drop further. Now’s the time!
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