Drop in Mortgage Rates Causes Mortgage Applications to Surge 14 Percent

Last week the Federal Reserve decided to stand pat on interest rates and as a result, bond yields and mortgage rates dropped. Average 30 year mortgage rates are down to 3.78 percent this week, a decline from last week's average rate of 3.89 percent.

Lower mortgage rates have caused demand for home loans to increase 14 percent according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance applications rose 18 percent week-to-week, while home purchase applications increased 9 percent.

The MBA's chief economist said, "The increase in purchase activity was solely driven by applications for conventional purchase loans, which reached the highest level since June 2013.”

Loan Type

Purchase Refinance with Cash out Refinance

State

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

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 #1067

5.514%

15-Year Fixed

5.375%

$3,624

Includes 0.906 points for $3,624

Lender Fees: $0

$3,242 /mo

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NMLS #401822

5.516%

15-Year Fixed

5.250%

$7,000

Includes 0.750 points for $3,000

Lender Fees: $4,000

$3,216 /mo

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NMLS #1835285

5.526%

15-Year Fixed

5.375%

$3,956

Includes 0.989 points for $3,956

Lender Fees: $0

$3,242 /mo

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NMLS #2578474

5.551%

15-Year Fixed

5.375%

$4,606

Includes 0.889 points for $3,556

Lender Fees: $1,050

$3,242 /mo

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NMLS #2326098

License: 60DBO-181478

5.556%

15-Year Fixed

5.375%

$4,909

Includes 0.739 points for $2,956

Lender Fees: $1,953

$3,242 /mo

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NMLS #757416

5.592%

15-Year Fixed

5.490%

$2,652

Includes 0.663 points for $2,652

Lender Fees: $0

$3,267 /mo

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NMLS #1025894

5.627%

15-Year Fixed

5.490%

$3,572

Includes 0.718 points for $2,872

Lender Fees: $700

$3,267 /mo

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NMLS #1835285

6.344%

30-Year Fixed

6.250%

$4,000

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $0

$2,463 /mo

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NMLS #2578474

6.360%

30-Year Fixed

6.250%

$4,650

Includes 0.900 points for $3,600

Lender Fees: $1,050

$2,463 /mo

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NMLS #757416

6.437%

30-Year Fixed

6.375%

$2,596

Includes 0.649 points for $2,596

Lender Fees: $0

$2,496 /mo

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NMLS #1067

6.451%

30-Year Fixed

6.375%

$3,208

Includes 0.802 points for $3,208

Lender Fees: $0

$2,496 /mo

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NMLS #2326098

License: 60DBO-181478

6.501%

5-Year ARM

6.375%

$5,501

Includes 0.887 points for $3,548

Lender Fees: $1,953

$2,496 /mo

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NMLS #2326098

License: 60DBO-181478

6.511%

30-Year Fixed

6.375%

$5,897

Includes 0.986 points for $3,944

Lender Fees: $1,953

$2,496 /mo

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NMLS #1025894

6.569%

30-Year Fixed

6.490%

$3,296

Includes 0.649 points for $2,596

Lender Fees: $700

$2,526 /mo

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NMLS #1835285

6.587%

5-Year ARM

6.500%

$3,624

Includes 0.906 points for $3,624

Lender Fees: $0

$2,529 /mo

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NMLS #401822

6.620%

30-Year Fixed

6.500%

$4,995

Includes 0.750 points for $3,000

Lender Fees: $1,995

$2,529 /mo

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NMLS #3030

6.764%

15-Year Fixed

6.625%

$3,500

Includes 0.875 points for $3,500

Lender Fees: $0

$3,512 /mo

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NMLS #3030

7.350%

30-Year Fixed

7.250%

$4,000

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $0

$2,729 /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.

While average 30 year conforming mortgage rates are at 3.78 percent this week, there are many lenders quoting rates below the average. The lowest rate available right now in our rate database is at 3.50 percent with 2 mortgage points from Sebonic Financial. The lowest 30 year refinance rate without points is also from Sebonic Financial at 3.75 percent.

15 year mortgage rates are averaging 2.93 percent, a decline from last week's average rate of 2.98 percent. The lowest conforming 15 year rate in our database right now is at 2.65 percent with two points. The lowest 15 year rate without points is also below the average at 2.875 percent.

Average 5 year adjustable rates are at 3.09 percent, down from 3.16 percent last week. The lowest 5 year adjustable refinance rate in the database is at 2.375 percent with 2 points and the lowest rate without points is at 2.625 percent.

Mortgage rates today on 30 year jumbo loans are averaging 4.24 percent, lower than last week's average rate of 4.28 percent. The best 30 year jumbo refinance rate in our database is much lower than the average at 3.625 percent with 1 mortgage point. The lowest rate without points is at 3.75 percent.

Today's mortgage rates on 15 year jumbo loans are averaging 3.80 percent, a decline from the previous week's average of 3.86 percent. The lowest 15 year jumbo rate in our database with points is at 2.99 percent, the lowest without points is at 3.125 percent.

5 year jumbo adjustable rates are averaging 3.65 percent, down from the prior week's average of 3.79 percent. The lowest 5 year jumbo adjustable refinance rate in our database is at 2.75 percent with no mortgage points.

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