30 Year Mortgage Rates Back Under 4.00 Percent this Week

The relentless rise in mortgage rates has paused this week as average 30 year mortgage rates fell. Since Trump was elected President almost a month ago, 30 year mortgage rates have moved higher from just under 3.50 percent to a high of 4.11. This is one of the largest monthly increases in mortgage rates since the run-up in early 2013.

We don't expect the downturn in rates to continue. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise the fed funds rate by 25 basis point this month. Next year forecasts were for the Fed to increase the rate once. There is also now talk that the Fed might increase the rate more than once in 2017.

A higher fed funds rate will put upward pressure on loan rates. Long-term mortgage rates are not directly tied to the fed funds rate but both rates usually move in tandem. U.S. Treasury yields usually also move in the same direction as mortgage rates and the fed funds rate.

Loan Type

Purchase Refinance with Cash out Refinance

State

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FICO Score

Superior (780-850) Exceptional (760-779) Excellent (740-759) Very Good (720-739) Good (700-719) Above Average (680-699) Average (660-679) Fair (640-659) Need Improvement (620-639) Poor (350-620)

Loan Amount

$

Points

Up to 0 points Up to 0.5 points Up to 1 points Up to 1.5 points Up to 2 points Up to 2.5 points Up to 3 points

LTV

%

Loan Term

 15-Year Fixed  20-Year Fixed  30-Year Fixed  5-Year ARM  7-Year ARM  10-Year ARM

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Lender

APR / Rate

Fees / Points

Payment

NMLS #2641203

5.523%

15-Year Fixed

5.375%

$3,876

Includes 0.969 points for $3,876

Lender Fees: $0

$3,242 /mo

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NMLS #401822

5.554%

15-Year Fixed

5.250%

$8,000

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $4,000

$3,216 /mo

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NMLS #1025894

5.667%

15-Year Fixed

5.490%

$4,600

Includes 0.975 points for $3,900

Lender Fees: $700

$3,267 /mo

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NMLS #6606

5.904%

15-Year Fixed

5.750%

$3,976

Includes 0.994 points for $3,976

Lender Fees: $0

$3,322 /mo

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NMLS #2641203

6.701%

30-Year Fixed

6.625%

$3,128

Includes 0.782 points for $3,128

Lender Fees: $0

$2,562 /mo

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NMLS #1025894

6.720%

30-Year Fixed

6.625%

$3,916

Includes 0.804 points for $3,216

Lender Fees: $700

$2,562 /mo

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NMLS #6606

6.844%

30-Year Fixed

6.750%

$3,880

Includes 0.970 points for $3,880

Lender Fees: $0

$2,595 /mo

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NMLS #3030

6.869%

15-Year Fixed

6.750%

$3,000

Includes 0.750 points for $3,000

Lender Fees: $0

$3,540 /mo

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NMLS #401822

6.884%

30-Year Fixed

6.750%

$5,495

Includes 0.875 points for $3,500

Lender Fees: $1,995

$2,595 /mo

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NMLS #3030

7.589%

30-Year Fixed

7.500%

$3,500

Includes 0.875 points for $3,500

Lender Fees: $0

$2,797 /mo

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Rate data provided by RateUpdate.com. Displayed by ICB, a division of Mortgage Research Center, NMLS #1907, Equal Housing Opportunity. Payments do not include taxes and insurance premiums. Actual payments will be greater with taxes and insurance included. Rate and product details.

During times of economic expansion, the Fed funds rate is usually increased. When the fed funds rate is increased, mortgage rates and Treasury yields also increase.

During economic downturns and recessions, the fed lowers the fed funds rate. Long-term Treasury yields and mortgage rates also move lower when the economy is in the dumps.

The economy is on of of the longest expansion periods ever and recent economic news point to higher mortgage rates in 2017. Keep in mind, rates are moving higher but historically speaking, are still low. If you go back to the height of the recession back in 2008, average 30 year mortgage rates were around 6.50 percent, 2.5 percent higher than the current average of 3.99 percent.

You can find a list of current mortgage rates from lenders in your state by searching for mortgage rates today.