Japan’s Economy Contracting 1.6 Percent Will Send Mortgage Rates Lower

The Japanese economy was expected to grow 2.1 percent but actually contracted 1.6 percent. News that the Japanese economy fell into a recession will send bond yields lower, which in turn will send mortgage rates in the U.S. lower. Slowing economic growth in Asia and Europe will keep downward pressure on interest rates in the United States in the coming months. Average mortgage rates are higher this week but will move lower in the coming weeks due to lower bond yields.

10 year bond yields will likely fall near 2.00 percent from the current level of 2.34 percent. 10 year bond yields at 2.00 percent will send average 30 year mortgage rates back below 4.00 percent by the end of 2014. 30 year jumbo rates will also fall below 4.00 percent. There won't be any upward pressure on rates until the summer of 2015 when the Federal Reserve starts increasing interest rates.

Mortgage rates today on 30 year conforming loans are averaging 4.08 percent, up from the previous week's average 30 year mortgage rate of 3.99 percent. Rates are higher this week and just above record lows but rates are still low, historically speaking. If you're considering purchasing a home or refinancing your current mortgage, you should do so before rates move higher in the next 6 months.

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 #2126430

4.764%

15-Year Fixed

4.625%

$3,695

Includes 0.625 points for $2,500

Lender Fees: $1,195

$3,086 /mo

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NMLS #2473786

4.775%

15-Year Fixed

4.625%

$4,015

Includes 0.730 points for $2,920

Lender Fees: $1,095

$3,086 /mo

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NMLS #324599

License: 324599

4.812%

15-Year Fixed

4.625%

$5,070

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $1,070

$3,086 /mo

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NMLS #1105497

License: 603L227

4.817%

15-Year Fixed

4.625%

$5,125

Includes 0.875 points for $3,500

Lender Fees: $1,625

$3,086 /mo

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NMLS #1025894

4.874%

15-Year Fixed

4.750%

$3,308

Includes 0.827 points for $3,308

Lender Fees: $0

$3,112 /mo

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NMLS #757416

4.898%

15-Year Fixed

4.750%

$3,944

Includes 0.986 points for $3,944

Lender Fees: $0

$3,112 /mo

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NMLS #1954591

License: 60DBO-113383

4.918%

15-Year Fixed

4.750%

$4,539

Includes 0.858 points for $3,432

Lender Fees: $1,107

$3,112 /mo

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NMLS #613839

4.953%

15-Year Fixed

4.750%

$5,407

Includes 0.880 points for $3,520

Lender Fees: $1,887

$3,112 /mo

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NMLS #2473786

4.972%

5-Year ARM

4.875%

$4,451

Includes 0.839 points for $3,356

Lender Fees: $1,095

$2,117 /mo

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NMLS #1067

4.978%

15-Year Fixed

4.875%

$2,732

Includes 0.683 points for $2,732

Lender Fees: $0

$3,138 /mo

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NMLS #2126430

4.983%

5-Year ARM

4.875%

$4,951

Includes 0.939 points for $3,756

Lender Fees: $1,195

$2,117 /mo

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NMLS #1312186

5.007%

15-Year Fixed

4.875%

$3,500

Includes 0.875 points for $3,500

Lender Fees: $0

$3,138 /mo

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NMLS #6606

5.260%

15-Year Fixed

5.125%

$3,548

Includes 0.887 points for $3,548

Lender Fees: $0

$3,190 /mo

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NMLS #1312186

5.336%

5-Year ARM

5.250%

$3,868

Includes 0.967 points for $3,868

Lender Fees: $0

$2,209 /mo

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NMLS #1954591

License: 60DBO-113383

5.473%

5-Year ARM

5.375%

$4,423

Includes 0.829 points for $3,316

Lender Fees: $1,107

$2,240 /mo

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NMLS #324599

License: 324599

5.483%

5-Year ARM

5.375%

$4,886

Includes 0.954 points for $3,816

Lender Fees: $1,070

$2,240 /mo

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NMLS #1105497

License: 603L227

5.484%

5-Year ARM

5.375%

$4,886

Includes 0.829 points for $3,316

Lender Fees: $1,570

$2,240 /mo

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NMLS #2126430

5.583%

30-Year Fixed

5.500%

$3,695

Includes 0.625 points for $2,500

Lender Fees: $1,195

$2,272 /mo

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NMLS #2473786

5.587%

30-Year Fixed

5.490%

$4,295

Includes 0.800 points for $3,200

Lender Fees: $1,095

$2,269 /mo

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NMLS #324599

License: 324599

5.613%

30-Year Fixed

5.500%

$5,070

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $1,070

$2,272 /mo

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NMLS #1105497

License: 603L227

5.616%

30-Year Fixed

5.500%

$5,125

Includes 0.875 points for $3,500

Lender Fees: $1,625

$2,272 /mo

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NMLS #1025894

5.682%

30-Year Fixed

5.625%

$2,508

Includes 0.627 points for $2,508

Lender Fees: $0

$2,303 /mo

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NMLS #1067

5.686%

30-Year Fixed

5.625%

$2,684

Includes 0.671 points for $2,684

Lender Fees: $0

$2,303 /mo

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NMLS #757416

5.696%

30-Year Fixed

5.625%

$3,120

Includes 0.780 points for $3,120

Lender Fees: $0

$2,303 /mo

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NMLS #613839

5.726%

30-Year Fixed

5.625%

$4,447

Includes 0.640 points for $2,560

Lender Fees: $1,887

$2,303 /mo

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NMLS #1312186

5.842%

30-Year Fixed

5.750%

$4,000

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $0

$2,335 /mo

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NMLS #1954591

License: 60DBO-113383

5.854%

30-Year Fixed

5.750%

$4,619

Includes 0.878 points for $3,512

Lender Fees: $1,107

$2,335 /mo

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NMLS #6606

5.958%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$3,592

Includes 0.898 points for $3,592

Lender Fees: $0

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #399799

5.970%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$4,284

Includes 0.739 points for $2,956

Lender Fees: $1,328

$2,367 /mo

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Rate data provided by RateUpdate.com. Displayed by 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.

The best 30 year refinance rates currently available are still below the average rate and still below 4.o0 percent at 3.875 percent with zero points. You can search for lender's rates in all 50 states and the District of Colombia by using our rate tables here: Mortgage Rates Today.

15 year conforming mortgage rates are averaging 3.11 percent, unchanged from last week's average 15 year mortgage rate. The lowest 15 year conforming refinance rates available are at 2.75 percent with 1.375 mortgage rates. The lowest 15 year refinancing rates without points are also below the average at 2.99 percent.

5 year adjustable mortgage rates bucked the uptrend and are lower this week. The current average 5/1 ARM is at 3.22 percent, a decline from the prior week's average 5 year adjustable rate of 3.25 percent.

The best 5 year conforming adjustable rates quoted by lenders are much lower than the average at 2.25 percent with 1.10 mortgage points. The lowest 5 year conforming refi rate without points are also below the average at 2.625 percent.

Current mortgage rates on 30 year jumbo loans are averaging 4.20 percent, down 2 basis points from last week's average jumbo mortgage rate of 4.22 percent. The best 30 year jumbo refinance rates available from lenders are at 3.625 percent with 0.63 points and at 3.75 percent with no points.

15 year jumbo rates are also lower this week averaging 3.81 percent, down from last week's average rate of 3.86 percent. The lowest 15 year jumbo refinance rates available are at 3.125 percent with 0.63 points and at 3.375 percent with no mortgage points.

Today's mortgage rates on 5 year jumbo loans are averaging 3.47 percent, unchanged from last week's average 5 year jumbo rate. The best 5 year adjustable jumbo rates currently available are at 2.625 percent with 0.75 mortgage points. The lowest 5 year jumbo adjustable rates without points are at 2.75 percent.