As of December 1, 2022, Mortgage rates fell for a third straight week, notching their biggest three-week decline in 14 years. Over the last month, that rate has dropped from 7.16% to 6.4%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Federal Reserve has been raising federal fund target rates. Should the mortgage rate continue to increase too?Continue reading “US 30-year fixed mortgage rate recent drop”
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The impact of mortgage trigger rate
It is so curious that US and Canadian mortgage market are so different. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rarely exists in Canada. In Canada, the fixed mortgage rates expire after the term ends. The term can vary from 1 year to 10 years. The new mortgage rate will depend on interest rate environment when theContinue reading “The impact of mortgage trigger rate”
Be careful of what you wish for
I recalled this story of a single mother on her quest for home ownership. During pandemic, her landlord wanted to sell the house she was renting because the housing market was red hot. She can’t find a place with the similar rent and space. Therefore, she considered buying a place. However, her credit score wasContinue reading “Be careful of what you wish for”
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