REAL ESTATE NEWS
Primary Mortgage Market Survey®
U.S. weekly averages as of 09/22/2022
The 30-year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Increased by a Quarter of a Percent this Week
September 22, 2022
The housing market continues to face headwinds as mortgage rates increase again this week, following the 10-year Treasury yield’s jump to its highest level since 2011. Impacted by higher rates, house prices are softening, and home sales have decreased. However, the number of homes for sale remains well below normal levels.
Average commitment rates should be reported along with average fees and points to reflect the total upfront cost of obtaining the mortgage. Visit the following link for the Definitions. Borrowers may still pay closing costs which are not included in the survey.
Today’s Mortgage Rates & Trends
Mortgage rates jumped for a third consecutive day Tuesday, with the 30-year average adding more than a quarter of a point since Thursday to surpass 6.65%, and notching yet another new 14-year high.
| National Averages of Lenders’ Best Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Loan Type | Purchase | Refinance |
| 30-Year Fixed | 6.66% | 6.92% |
| FHA 30-Year Fixed | 6.67% | 6.75% |
| Jumbo 30-Year Fixed | 5.64% | 5.65% |
| 15-Year Fixed | ||
National averages of the lowest rates offered by more than 200 of the country’s top lenders, with a loan-to-value ratio (LTV) of 80%, an applicant with a FICO credit score of 700–760, and no mortgage points.
Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages
Rates on 30-year mortgages extended their pattern of the last three days, adding yet another nine basis points Tuesday to raise the already elevated flagship average to 6.66%. It has now moved up almost half a percentage point over the past eight days, and is once again sitting at its most expensive level since October 2008.
Fifteen-year rates climbed, even more, Tuesday, tacking on 11 basis points. Now at 5.92%, the 15-year average has again risen to a new 14-year high as well.
Jumbo 30-year rates meanwhile held steady for a second day Tuesday, but that was after spiking an eighth of a percentage point Friday. The current average of 5.64% is the highest level seen since February 2011.
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Expert mortgage rate predictions for October
Selma Hepp, deputy chief economist at Corelogic
Prediction: Rates will fall
“The recent spike in mortgage rates was another reaction to continually strong inflation readings and the expected “large” 75 basis point hike at the September meeting. Nevertheless, after the meeting and into October, we are likely to see mortgage rates return to the 5.5% average as lenders contend with dwindling home buyer demand.”
Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American
Prediction: Rates will moderate
“Mortgage rates will likely remain elevated in October but fluctuate on a week-to-week basis. Mortgage rates have steadily increased in recent weeks as financial markets speculated whether or not the Federal Reserve would continue with its aggressive policy to cool inflation.
The August Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) (excluding food and energy) strengthened the case for a more hawkish Fed, as core CPI came in double the expected pace at 0.6%. In response, U.S. Treasury yields increased and mortgage rates were alongside them. The surprise to the upside all but guarantees continued aggressive action from the Fed, likely putting more upward pressure on mortgage rates, but at a slower pace, as the Fed’s future tightening is already baked into mortgage rates.”
Taylor Marr, Deputy Chief Economist at Redfin
Prediction: Rates will moderate
“Interest rate movement is very uncertain at this time. Rates will likely have some drops and increases again, depending on the economic data. I could anticipate that a bad data release following a more aggressive path of rates from the Fed would result in renewed recession fears, pulling rates down.”
Ralene Nelson, REALTOR®
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Events in Northern California this Week-End
Super Custom Car Show & Taco Competition
Sat, Sep 24, 11 AM – 5 PM
Contra Costa County Event Center, 1201 W 10th St. Antioch, CA
PREREGISTRATION-$30 DAY OF REGISTRATION-$40 GENERAL ADMISSION-$10 KIDS 10 AND UNDER FREE. FIRST 200 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE 1 FREE TACO FROM TACO COMPETITORS SHOW TIME: 11AM-5PM READ MORE
Country in the Park – Billy Currington, Russell Dickerson, Jessie James Decker.
Sat, Sep 24, 1 PM
Heart Health Park, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA
Enjoy a night of country fun for an affordable price so that you can bring the entire family. Dance to performances outside under the stars from Billy Currington, Russell Dickerson, Jessie James Decker, Gavin DeGraw, and Kassi Ashton!
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Oktoberfest Midtown Sacramento
Sat, Sep 24, 3 – 9 PM
Der Biergarten, 2332 K St, Sacramento, CA
Der Biergarten will once again take over the block of 24th and K Street in Midtown Sacramento to present our Oktoberfest Street Party.
Limited Capacity
***Tickets WILL NOT be available at the door on day of event***
Der Biergarten will once again take over the block of 24th and K Street in Midtown Sacramento on 9/24/2022 to host our Annual Oktoberfest Street Party.
The takeover of 24th & K St in Midtown Sacramento by Der Biergarten will happen again on the last Saturday of September. 9/24/2021.
The event starts at 3:00pm and will end at 9pm with live music featuring the German band The Alpenmeisters. DJ Eddie Z will be in the mix along with our MC Tommy G.
Plan on German Beer, German Entertainment , Food, and Games to win prizes.
The event is $10 (till 9/1/22) per person this year in advance and $15 after that date till sold out or day of event, as no tickets will be available at the door. You have the option to get drink tickets in advance here to save waiting in line time to purchase them. Also, you can use your CC as there is only cash at event.
Please note: This is a cash only event and is for the 21 and over only .
YOU CAN’T use your CC at event!
Event is CASH ONLY! READ MORE
Central Valley Rocks Music Festival in Lodi
Sat, Sep 24, 6 PM – Sun, Sep 25, 4 AM
927 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA
Central Valley Rocks Music Festival
High Water Brewing Music Festival – 9 Bands from 11 am until 9 pm.
Headliner “Corduroy” The Pearl Jam Experience.
Enjoy a full day of music, food and craft beer at High Water Brewing Taproom.
Our new stage will be in full swing in the back lot. READ MORE