Welcome to the Total Mortgage Current Mortgage Rates Blog. There’s some economic data out today, but first, your daily mortgage rate forecast/advice.
Where are mortgage rates going?
Mortgage rates barely above 2017 lows in Freddie Mac PMMS
The Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) came out this morning and it showed that mortgage rates are hovering just a hair above 2017 lows. Here’s the rundown:
- The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell four basis points to 4.10% (0.5 points)
- The average rate on a 15-year fixed rate mortgage dropped three basis points to 3.36% (0.5 points)
- The average rate on a 5-year adjustable rate mortgage moved up one basis point to 3.19% (0.4 points)
The year low in the PMMS for the 30-year and 15-year is 4.09% and 3.32%, respectively. This is now the third week in a row that rates have moved lower. Despite Federal Reserve officials championing multiple rate hikes in 2017, poor domestic data from the manufacturing sector and concerns over the Trump administrations ability to implement its pro-growth economic plan have kept rates low.
Click here to get today’s latest mortgage rates (Apr. 6, 2017).It’s always important to note that data for the report is mostly collected from lenders on Monday and Tuesday, and doesn’t necessarily reflect current market conditions. However, this week it’s fairly accurate since rates have been mostly flat after falling on Monday.
Monthly jobs report could impact rates tomorrow
Of course, the biggest threat to rising mortgage rates comes bright and early tomorrow morning at 8:30am in the form of the Monthly Jobs Report for March. Formally known as the Employment Situation, it’s arguably the most significant piece of economic data every month.
Click here to get today’s latest mortgage rates (Apr. 6, 2017).The past two months we’ve seen greater than expected growth in the labor market, but economists aren’t expecting that trend to continue in March. The consensus is for 175,000 jobs added. Aside from the headline reading, investors will be watching for growth in average hourly earnings. Economists have called for a 0.1% monthly gain for AHEs.
If either of those two readings in the report come in at or above expectations, we could see mortgage rates jump higher tomorrow. Conversely, if the numbers disappoint, mortgage rates would likely tumble down and we’d get a new record low for 2017.
What does this mean for me?
Rates are prime for locking
With mortgage rates just a touch over 2017 lows, there’s no denying that right now is a great time for borrowers to lock a rate on a purchase or refinance. Whether or not you want to roll the dice and see if a disappointing jobs report send rates even lower tomorrow is up to you. It’s definitely possible that rates move higher, so the safe play would be to lock now.
It only takes a few minutes to fill out some information and get a personalized rate quote on our website, or a quick phone call to one of our experienced mortgage specialists to get started.
Today’s economic data:
Jobless Claims
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits came in at 234,000 for the week of 4/1/17. That’s 24,000 below the prior reading, and points toward a strong labor market as we gear up for the Employment Situation report tomorrow.
Fedspeak
- San Francisco Fed President John Williams speaks today at 9:30am.
Notable events this week:
Monday:
- PMI Manufacturing Index
- ISM Mfg Index
- Construction Spending
- Fedspeak
Tuesday:
- International Trade
- Fedspeak
Wednesday:
- ADP Employment Report
- ISM Non-Mfg Index
- EIA Petroleum Status Report
- FOMC Minutes
Thursday:
- Jobless Claims
Friday:
- Employment Situation
- Fedspeak
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