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Mortgage rates are starting the week higher, driven by escalating global tensions and uncertainty in the oil market. Recent developments, including U.S. action to protect shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, have created volatility that is already impacting interest rates.

What This Means for Buyers If you’re thinking about buying a home in Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, or surrounding areas, here’s what you should know:

Rates may continue to fluctuate throughout the week Global events are directly influencing borrowing costs. Many buyers are still sitting on the sidelines

👉 And that last point creates opportunity.

With fewer buyers actively in the market, you may have: Less competition

More negotiating power Better chances at securing seller credits or favorable terms

Should You Wait or Act Now? This is the question I get the most—and the answer depends on your specific situation.

While rates are important, timing the market perfectly is nearly impossible. What matters more is having a strategy that fits your goals, budget, and long-term plans. In many cases, buyers can: Purchase now and refinance later Negotiate better deals due to reduced competition Secure a home before demand increases again.

💰 The rates shown are with 0 POINTS.

If you're thinking about buying, selling, or just want to understand your options in today’s market…

👉 Let’s create a plan that works for you 📲 Contact me today for a personalized strategy based on your goals.

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The Southern California housing market is starting the week relatively calm—but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening. With global uncertainty still in play, mortgage rates are holding steady. While many are waiting for rates to drop, current trends suggest they are not likely to fall significantly in the short term, but also not expected to spike unless conditions change. The Federal Reserve is meeting this week, but no major rate cuts are expected.

🏡 What This Means for Buyers If you’re looking to buy in Temecula, Murrieta, or Menifee: Less competition from other buyers More negotiating power Opportunity to secure a home before demand increases

🏠 What This Means for Sellers If you’re thinking about selling: Buyers are still active Pricing and marketing strategy are critical Homes are selling—but not without the right approach

💰 Mortgage Rates (0 Point Options) Rates remain steady, with 0 point options available, giving buyers and homeowners flexibility in today’s market.

📊 Should You Wait or Act Now? This is the biggest question right now. Most people are waiting for rates to drop—but historically, opportunity often comes when others are sitting on the sidelines. The right move depends on your situation, your goals, and your timing.

📞 Let’s Build Your Strategy Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, having a plan is everything.

👉 We help clients throughout Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, and surrounding areas make smart real estate decisions based on real data—not headlines.

📲 Call or text today to get your personalized strategy OR fill out our contact form to get started

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Mortgage rates continue to be one of the biggest factors influencing today’s housing market—and this past week is a perfect example of how quickly things can shift. Last week, we saw mortgage rates move slightly lower as global markets responded positively to news that the Strait of Hormuz remained open and the cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran was holding. But over the weekend… things changed. 📉 What Happened to Mortgage Rates This Week? Tensions between the U.S. and Iran picked back up after disagreements over lifting the blockade, and negotiations appear to have stalled. With the 10-day cease-fire coming to an end, many expected the markets to react more aggressively.

Surprisingly… they didn’t.

➡️ Mortgage rates are holding relatively steady

➡️ Market volatility has been minimal so far

➡️ Buyers and sellers still have opportunity in this window

📊 All rates referenced are based on 0 points

📊 What This Means for Buyers If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to buy, this type of stability can work in your favor. Here’s why: Less volatility = more predictable monthly payments Opportunities to lock in before potential changes Less competition compared to peak market swings In areas like Temecula, Murrieta, and Menifee, we are still seeing strong demand—but also more strategic buyers entering the market.

🏡 What This Means for Sellers For sellers, a stable rate environment is actually a positive sign.

✔ Buyers are still active

✔ Financing remains accessible

✔ Well-priced homes are still moving

The key right now is pricing and marketing strategy—not just timing. Homes that are positioned correctly are still going into escrow quickly, while others sit due to overpricing or lack of exposure.

📈 Should You Wait or Act Now? Trying to perfectly time the market is nearly impossible—even for experts.

What matters more is:

✔ Your personal goals

✔ Your financial position

✔ Having the right strategy in place

Right now, we’re in a window of stability—and those windows don’t always last long.

📲 Let’s Build Your Strategy Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just want to understand what today’s mortgage rates mean for you, having a plan makes all the difference.

👉 If you’re in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, or surrounding areas, let’s connect and create a strategy tailored to your goals. Contact me today to get started

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Mortgage rates are starting the week off lower, improving by approximately 0.125%.

Ongoing global uncertainty — including tensions involving Iran and concerns around long-term energy prices — is pushing investors toward the bond market. Because mortgage rates are closely tied to bond performance, this shift is helping bring rates down.

So what does this mean for you? For buyers, lower rates can increase purchasing power and reduce monthly payments.

For sellers, improved affordability can bring more qualified buyers back into the market. But here’s the key — timing the market isn’t everything.

Having the right strategy and understanding your options is what makes the biggest difference. As a real estate and lending team serving Menifee, Temecula, Murrieta, and surrounding areas, we help our clients navigate both sides of the transaction — from finding the right home to structuring the right loan.

👉 Watch the full market update here: Mortgage rates are trending lower to start the week, with an improvement of approximately 0.125%.

👉 Want to know what this means for YOU specifically? Check today’s rates or reach out for a personalized strategy: Brian Beres 951-639-3733

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Mortgage rates are starting the week moving lower

📉 Why? A few global factors are calming the markets:

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated oil prices may decline in the near future • Increased production could come out of the Persian Gulf

• An oil tanker successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz Sunday without interference

When markets feel stable, bond prices rise — and mortgage rates tend to fall. But here’s the catch 👇

⚠️ Any disruption to oil shipping or production could create short-term volatility and cause rates to spike again. Real estate and mortgage markets move fast.

If you’re thinking about buying, refinancing, or selling, timing and strategy matter more than ever. Let’s talk about your options.

📲 Message me anytime. — Brian the Home Loan Guy ⸻

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Mortgage rates update for today 👇 Rates remain market-driven, and small daily shifts can make a meaningful difference in monthly payments and buying power.

✔️ No points

✔️ No temporary buy-downs

✔️ Real market pricing

Whether you’re: • Buying • Refinancing • Locking soon • Or advising a client Understanding today’s numbers matters. 📩 Message me for a custom payment scenario or to see how these rates affect your specific situation.

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Mortgage rates update for today 👇 Rates remain market-driven, and small daily shifts can make a meaningful difference in monthly payments and buying power.

✔️ No points

✔️ No temporary buy-downs

✔️ Real market pricing

Whether you’re: • Buying • Refinancing • Locking soon • Or advising a client Understanding today’s numbers matters. 📩 Message me for a custom payment scenario or to see how these rates affect your specific situation.

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Mortgage rates are starting the week higher as global market volatility impacts interest rates and the housing market. Potential U.S. tariffs on the European Union, Japan’s growing national debt, and a Japanese election on February 8th are all influencing mortgage rates this week.

If you’re buying a home, refinancing, or deciding whether to lock or float your rate, having a strategy matters more than ever.

📞 Call or text 951-639-3733

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📉 Mortgage Rates Moved Lower by .25% — Here’s What’s Driving It Last Friday, mortgage rates declined after Donald Trump announced a directive for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities. This type of investment strengthens the bond market, which typically results in lower mortgage interest rates.

➡️ Headlines surrounding a DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell have not impacted rates. Markets are already looking ahead to his term ending in May, with expectations of leadership more aligned with future rate cuts.

💬 If you’re a homeowner or buyer, this could impact:

• Monthly payments • Refinance opportunities • HELOC strategies • Buying power

📞 Reach out if you want to know how this affects your situation.

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Today’s mortgage rates for January 5, 2026, and why this week’s employment reports could help rates move lower.

If you’re considering refinancing, a HELOC, or buying a home in 2026, this is important to watch. This week includes: • JOLTS Report • ADP Employment Report • BLS Jobs Report Signs of labor market weakness often support lower mortgage rates.

Reach out to discuss your options.

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🏠 Mortgage Rate Update – Stay Ahead of Market Changes!

Mortgage rates continue to shift with the market — and staying informed can help you make smarter home-buying and refinancing decisions. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor exploring DSCR loans, or self-employed using bank statements or 1099 income, I’ve got loan options designed to fit your goals. 💡

Every situation is unique, so don’t rely on general rate averages. Message me directly for a custom quote and find out what today’s numbers mean for you! 📍

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It’s jobs week and you know what that means! If we see weaker than expected job growth, mortgage rates will move lower. If we see higher than expected job gains, mortgage rates move higher. Expect volatility in the markets this week.

• Tuesday is the JOLTS Report

• Wednesday is ADP’s Employment Report

• Thursday is Initial Jobless Claims

• Friday is BLS Jobs Report

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Mortgage Rates are starting the week off better than last. Both Stocks & Bonds are seeing a boost today after President Trump announced a delay on EU tariffs, but this could be short lived. President Trumps “One Big Beautiful Bill” is awaiting approval from the Senate. If it passes, this will add to the US Debt and push Treasury yields higher which could be bad for Mortgage Rates.

Mortgage Rates below are with 0 Points!

About Mortgage Rates this week…

It's FED week, but don’t expect a rate cut! The markets see no chance of the FED cutting rates this Wednesday and have pushed a “possible” rate cut to the June FED meeting. So what is it going to take for the FED to cut rates…a higher unemployment rate! Fridays BLS jobs report showed higher than expected job gains with no change in the unemployment rate. Investors joked on Friday that the BLS should take the “L” out of its name because Fridays jobs report was just that, BS. The markets are growing very tired of the constant inaccurate reporting by the BLS. In the months that follow the initial BLS report, the jobs figures are always revised downward, most of the time by half, but these negative revisions do not get news or headlines that the initial report does. Traders and Investors know the labor market IS NOT as sound or robust as the Government makes it out to be, but they can only go off what is currently being reported. Mortgage Rates below are with 0 Points!

About Mortgage Rates this week…

It's FED week, but don’t expect a rate cut! The markets see no chance of the FED cutting rates this Wednesday and have pushed a “possible” rate cut to the June FED meeting. So what is it going to take for the FED to cut rates…a higher unemployment rate! Fridays BLS jobs report showed higher than expected job gains with no change in the unemployment rate. Investors joked on Friday that the BLS should take the “L” out of its name because Fridays jobs report was just that, BS. The markets are growing very tired of the constant inaccurate reporting by the BLS. In the months that follow the initial BLS report, the jobs figures are always revised downward, most of the time by half, but these negative revisions do not get news or headlines that the initial report does. Traders and Investors know the labor market IS NOT as sound or robust as the Government makes it out to be, but they can only go off what is currently being reported. Mortgage Rates below are with 0 Points!

About Mortgage Rates this week…

It’s going to be an action-packed week with a tsunami of data coming out! On Tuesday we get the JOLTS report (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey). On Wednesday we get 1st Quarter GDP results and PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) which is the FEDs favorite measure of inflation. On Thursday we get initial jobless claims and on Friday we get the big BLS Jobs report (Bureau of Labor Statistics)where the unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.2%. All of this data has the potential to move the markets and mortgage rates in either direction.

About Mortgage Rates this week…

Mortgage Rates have started the week off higher due to news that President Trump may try to fire FED Chair Jerome Powell, even though he is not supposed to be able to do so without cause. President Trump is not happy that the FED has not continued to lower rates, despite the FED’s reasoning. The friction between the White House and the Central Bank is not good for the Bond Market or Mortgage Rates. The next FED meeting is scheduled for May the 7th and so far, it doesn’t appear that the FED will be cutting rates at this meeting.

Thoughts from Brian!

I learned a valuable lesson the last time this Administration was in office 4 years ago. Nothing is ever what it seems, and Trump is a MASTER at manipulating the markets to get what he wants, which is lower interest rates! Regarding Mortgage Rates, there will be “Pockets of Time” when Mortgage Rates will suddenly drop as we saw last week and then evaporate in the blink of an eye like we are seeing today. Now more than ever Realtors need to align with a Lender who is dialed into the markets, knows how to read between the lines and take advantage of market conditions as they arise. I LOCKED MY ENTIRE PIPELINE ON FRIDAY BECAUSE IT WAS THE LOWEST PRICING WE HAVE SEEN IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS AND I UNDERSTOOD WHAT WAS HAPPENING. TODAY, MORTGAGE RATES ARE .250% HIGHER! The mortgage rates below that I have to offer are with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

I learned a valuable lesson the last time this Administration was in office 4 years ago. Nothing is ever what it seems, and Trump is a MASTER at manipulating the markets to get what he wants, which is lower interest rates! Regarding Mortgage Rates, there will be “Pockets of Time” when Mortgage Rates will suddenly drop as we saw last week and then evaporate in the blink of an eye like we are seeing today. Now more than ever Realtors need to align with a Lender who is dialed into the markets, knows how to read between the lines and take advantage of market conditions as they arise. I LOCKED MY ENTIRE PIPELINE ON FRIDAY BECAUSE IT WAS THE LOWEST PRICING WE HAVE SEEN IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS AND I UNDERSTOOD WHAT WAS HAPPENING. TODAY, MORTGAGE RATES ARE .250% HIGHER! The mortgage rates below that I have to offer are with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

Mortgage rates are starting the week off on the wrong foot. Today is all about the delay and potential modification of products targeted by tariffs. The markets are seeing a risk on trade as Stocks are up and Bonds are selling off. On Friday we get the PCE report, the FEDs favorite measure of inflation. The market is expecting a slight rise in inflation due to Tariffs so we could see mortgage rates end the week slightly higher. If you received and read my email over the weekend about mortgage rates, the overall outlook for mortgage rates is that they will continue to move lower over time. The mortgage rates below that I have to offer are with NO POINTS!

It’s FED week! The markets are not anticipating a FED rate cut this Wednesday. Instead, they will be focused on comments made by Fed Chair, Jerome Powell about “Balance Sheet Runoff”. There is a lot of pressure to bring mortgage rates and housing affordability back down and Balance Sheet Runoff is one of the ways to achieve this. If all goes well, we could see mortgage rates continue their trend lower! The mortgage rates below that I have to offer are with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

Traders and Investors are getting whiplash with conflicting data and comments from top officials. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last week he sees solid growth in the economy, while just last week both the ADP & BLS jobs report showed weakness in the labor market. President Trump made comments over the weekend that the U.S. will experience “a period of transition” which left Investors wondering if we might see a slight recession due to an increase in unemployment and imposed tariffs. This week brings a slew of inflation data that could help push mortgage rates lower if we see a decline inflation. If we see a rise in inflation, mortgage rates will move higher as a result. The mortgage rates below that I have to offer are with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

Mortgage Rates continue to improve as money flows out of Stocks into Bonds. Weak consumer spending and a lagging economy has Traders on edge. This week we could see Mortgage Rates continue to improve or move higher. On Wednesday we get ADP’s payroll data and on Friday we get the BLS jobs report. If we see fewer than expected job openings and job gains, mortgage rates will continue to improve. If we see higher than expected job openings and job gains, mortgage rates will reverse and start to move higher. The mortgage rates below that I have to offer are with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

While there is no market moving news today, the remainder of the week is full starting with Q1 2025 GDP, Durable Goods Orders, Weekly Jobless Claims and Fridays PCE inflation gauge. Mortgage Rates are expected to remain around current levels, with a slight chance of improvement towards the end of the week, depending on Fridays PCE inflation gauge. The mortgage rates shown below that I have to offer are with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

Thoughts from Brian: There are no reports or market moving events happening this week that will cause mortgage rates to fluctuate. Mortgage rates are expected to remain around current levels all week. The mortgage rates shown below that I have to offer are with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

This week will be action packed with a slew of reports coming out that could impact the direction of mortgage rates for better, or worse! Today we get New Home Sales data. Wednesday will conclude the FED’s two-day meeting with a press conference at the end from FED Chair, Jerome Powell. Thursday we get GDP reporting and jobless claims and on Friday we get the FED’s favorite measure of inflation, PCE. The mortgage rates below that I have to offer are with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

Mortgage Rates seemed to have reached a peak last week, let’s keep our fingers crossed that the worst is behind us! There are no market moving events this week that could impact mortgage rates. Next week the FED meets for the first time this year. We do not anticipate any FED rate cuts yet, but the markets will be listening closely to what the FED has to say about inflation and the unemployment rate now that Trump is back in the White House. The outlook for mortgage rates, the housing market and the economy, across all the markets now that Trump is back in office, is overwhelmingly positive!

Thoughts from Brian!

Mortgage Rates continue to creep higher. Bonds are selling off because of fears of persistent inflation and ballooning government debt. The Trump administration's policies may help heat up the economy and help reduce taxes, but some of the Trump administration’s policies are viewed as inflationary which has the markets and the FED on edge. A strong economy also means strong jobs and lower unemployment, which is why Mortgage Rates surged on Friday when the BLS jobs data came in so hot! Mortgage Rates will continue to remain at elevated levels until the Trump administration takes office. The Mortgage Rates I have to offer below, are with NO Buy-Down POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

Thoughts from Brian: This week will bring multiple labor market reports, including the most important, BLS jobs data on Friday the 10th. This report has the ability to push mortgage rates higher or lower depending on how weak or robust the reported labor market is. Expect to see Mortgage Rates stay around current levels until the new Administration takes office. The Mortgage Rates I have to offer below are with NO Buy-Down POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian!

Mortgage Rates could see some volatility later this week depending on how the FED meeting goes on Wednesday the 18th. The FED is expected to cut the Fed Fund Rate by another .25%, then pause on future rate cuts until the new Administration takes off on January the 20th, which by the way is my Birthday, so if you want to get me a present, referrals make good gifts too, lol! All jokes aside, the FED wants to see what policies the new Administration will put into place and what impacts these polices could have on the economy, before cutting rates any further.

Thoughts from Brian!

Mortgage Rates likely to remain around current levels until next weeks FED meeting on the 18th. Traders speculate the FED will cut the Fed Fund Rate by another .25% and then pause on further rate cuts until the new Administration takes office on January the 20th. The FED wants to see what policies the new Administration is going to put into place and how these policies might affect the unemployment and inflation rate, before cutting rates any further.

Thoughts from Brian!

Lots of job data this week that could impact the direction of mortgage rates this week and next. On Tuesday, we get the JOLTS report (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey). On Wednesday, we get ADP’s employment report and on Friday we get the BLS report (Bureau of Labor Statistics). A rise in the unemployment rate will give the FED the ammunition they need to cut the Fed Fund Rate by another .25% at the December 18th Fed Meeting. If the unemployment rate is left unchanged or moves lower, this will push mortgage rates higher and the chances of a December rate cut are pretty much off the table.

Thoughts from Brian!

Mortgage Rates are on the rise after last weeks election and Fed meeting, here’s what’s going on! Traders are excited about a Trump Presidency and what it will do for the economy. Post-election, the stock market has soared to new heights, which is great for investments. Right now, there is “easy money” to be made in Stocks based on the perception of what Trump is going to do once he is in office, Traders are taking full advantage of this! Unfortunately for mortgage rates, this is NOT good news! Mortgage rates will only move lower if unemployment continues to rise and inflation continues to come down. Under a Trump Administration, unemployment is expected to drop and inflation, in the short term due to proposed Tariffs, is expected to rise. Expect mortgage rates to hover around current levels until Trump takes office. Below are the mortgage rates I have to offer with NO POINTS to obtain!!

Thoughts from Brian!

Volatility is expected this week and next for mortgage rates. As everyone knows, the Presidential Election will take place on Tuesday the 5th. The results of the election WILL HAVE an impact on mortgage rates in the weeks ahead. The FED meeting is on Thursday the 7th. It appears, based on last weeks dismal job report, the FED will be cutting the FED Fund Rate by .25%. Though the FED Fund Rate and Mortgage Rates are not directly connected to one another, they do tend to move in sync with each other, so this will be a good thing for mortgage rates in the long! The first half of November is going be crazy, so buckle up!

Thoughts from Brian!

Lots of news on tap this week, and next, that WILL BE market moving! I wish I could say I know how this is all going to play out, but at this point, I have no clue and neither do Traders…so buckle up, it’s going to be crazy! Tuesday the 29th - JOLTS (Job Openings Labor Turnover Survey) report Wednesday the 30th - ADP employment report Thursday the 31st - PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) report Friday the 1st - BLS (Bureau of Labor Statics)report Lets not forget what next week brings… Tuesday the 5th - Presidential Election Thursday the 7th - Fed Meeting Below are Market Rates for a Purchase Transaction, as of: 10-28-24 Interest Rates vary depending on a variety of factors such as: Property Type, Occupancy Type, Credit Score and Down Payment, other factors may apply. Please review and let me know if you have any question. Please feel free to share as well, thank you!

Thoughts from Brian:

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Thoughts from Brian:

Mortgage rates continue to RISE after last week’s BLS (Bureau of Labor & Statics) report showed the fastest job growth in the last 6 months and an unexpected drop in the unemployment rate! If this data is true, that’s great for the economy, but bad for mortgage rates. Speculation of a FED rate cut in November are dwindling by the day as money shifts away from Bonds, back into Stocks. Volatility in mortgage rates this week is high! On Wednesday we get the CPI (Consumer Price Index) report which measures inflation at the consumer level and on Friday we get the PPI (Producer Price Index) which is the FEDs favorite measure of inflation on the wholesale side. Make sure to check out our mortgage rates below. These are market rates with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian:

Mortgage rates will remain around current levels until Friday, October the 4th. On Friday the 4th, the BLS (Bureau of Labor & Statistics) report comes out. This report tells us the health of the labor market, more specifically, what the unemployment rate is. The BLS is expecting 142,000 job creations and the unemployment rate to remain at 4.2%. If we see job creations well below this figure and the unemployment rate rise, mortgage rates will move lower as a result. If the figures come in as expected, mortgage rates wont move at all. If job creations are greater than 142,000 and we see the unemployment rate move lower, mortgage rates would then rise! Make sure to check out our mortgage rates below. These are market rates with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian:

Mortgage Rates have settled into their low. We won’t see much movement with rates until the next Jobs Report comes out on October the 1st.Make sure to check out our mortgage rates below. These are market rates with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian:

It’s FED week! This Wednesday, the FED will meet to cut the Fed Fund Rate. The markets have already priced in a .25% rate cut, so if the FED only cuts rates by .25% we will not see a whole lot of movement in rates. If the FED cuts by .50%, we should see rates tick down by another .125%. The real action starts when Fed Chair, Jerome Powell does his press conference after the FED meeting. This is where we will learn the FEDs action plan for the 4th Quarter and projections for 2025. The markets believe the FED will cut rates again in November or December of 2024, with 3 to 5 rate cuts to come in 2025. Float ahead of the FED meeting but be prepared to LOCK at a moment’s notice! Make sure to check out our mortgage rates below. These are market rates with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian:

Mortgage Rates will remain around current levels until next weeks FED meeting on Wednesday the 18th. The market has already priced in a .25% rate cut, so if the FED cuts rates by .25% we will see no improvement in rates. If the FED cuts by .50%, rates will move a little lower. Make sure to check out our mortgage rates below. These are market rates with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian:

Mortgage Rates will remain around current levels until Friday, when the BLS (Bureau of Labor & Statics) report comes out. If this report comes in like last months report, showing fewer-than-expected job gains, we could see mortgages rates move lower. If this report comes in with higher-than-expected job gains, mortgage rates could move higher. Traders have already priced in a .25% rate cut, so unless we get a really bad BLS report, mortgage rates will stay around current levels until the FED meeting on the 18th of the month. Make sure to check out our mortgage rates below! These are market rates with NO POINTS!

Thoughts from Brian:

There are several reports coming out this week that have the potential to move mortgage rates up or down. This week we get the PPI (Producer Price Index) and CPI (Consumer Price Index) reports. These reports provide insight as to the direction of inflation on the wholesale and consumer level. We also get retail sales data this week which tells us if consumer spending is increasing or decreasing.

Thoughts from Brian… This week will be action packed with various job reports and the FED meeting on Wednesday. Anticipation of a September rate cut continues to build. The markets are looking for the FED to signal that a September rate cut is likely. We could see mortgage rates improve as much as .25% if we see a weak consumer confidence report and a rise in jobless claims.

Thoughts from Brian… Mortgage Rates are expected to remain around current levels until the next FED meeting on July the 31st. The markets will be paying close attention to comments made by the FED for any signs that the FED is in fact going to cut rates at the September 18th FED meeting. President Joe Bidens withdrawal of the 2024 Presidential Election has not impacted mortgage rates.