612-558-1084
August 15, 2024
While rates increased slightly this week, they remain more than half a percent lower than the same time last year. In 2023, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage nearly hit 8 percent, slamming the brakes on the housing market. Now, the 30-year fixed-rate hovers around 6.5 percent and will likely trend down in the coming months as inflation continues to slow. Lower rates are good news for potential buyers and sellers alike.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
For Week Ending August 3, 2024
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.73% the week ending August 1, 2024, the lowest level since early February, according to Freddie Mac. As a result, mortgage applications increased 6.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous week, boosted by a surge in refinance applications, which jumped 16%, while purchase applications rose 1%, per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Applications Survey.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 3:
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:
All comparisons are to 2023
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
August 8, 2024
Mortgage rates plunged this week to their lowest level in over a year following the likely overreaction to a less than favorable employment report and financial market turbulence for an economy that remains on solid footing. The decline in mortgage rates does increase prospective homebuyers’ purchasing power and should begin to pique their interest in making a move. Additionally, this drop in rates is already providing some existing homeowners the opportunity to refinance, with the refinance share of market mortgage applications reaching nearly 42 percent, the highest since March 2022.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
For Week Ending July 27, 2024
According to ATTOM’s Q2 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report, median priced single-family homes and condos were less affordable compared to historical averages in 99% of counties nationwide in the second quarter of the year. With sales prices on the rise, major homeownership expenses now require 35.1% of the average national wage, up from 31.9% in the first quarter, and the highest level since 2007.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 27:
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:
All comparisons are to 2023
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
August 1, 2024
Mortgage rates declined to their lowest level since early February. Expectations of a Fed rate cut coupled with signs of cooling inflation bode well for the market, but apprehension in consumer confidence may prevent an immediate uptick as affordability challenges remain top of mind. Despite this, a recent moderation in home price growth and increases in housing inventory are a welcoming sign for potential homebuyers.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.