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Mortgage interest rates were mostly lower compared to a week ago, according to data compiled by Bankrate. Rates for 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed and jumbo loans receded, while rates for adjustable rate mortgages rose.
Mortgage rates have been on a wild ride as of late, with the 30-year fixed now past the once-unthinkable threshold of 7 percent as the Federal Reserve cracks down on inflation.
“The speed with which mortgage rates have increased in recent months has been whiplash-inducing and the cumulative effect — from near 3 percent at the beginning of the year to near 7 percent now — would’ve seemed laughably unlikely at the beginning of the year,” says Greg McBride, chief financial analyst for Bankrate. “Inflation running at 40-year highs will do that.”
The central bank raised rates again at its November meeting — but what comes next is a toss-up. Some anticipate more forward marching for mortgage rates, possibly tapping 8 percent, while others say subsequent Fed hikes have already been accounted for and rates should stabilize. Others see the Fed pulling back at the end of the year.
Rates accurate as of January 10, 2023.
These rates are averages based on the assumptions here. Actual rates listed across the site may vary. This story has been reviewed by Suzanne De Vita. All rate data accurate as of Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 7:30 a.m.
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You can save thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage by getting multiple offers.
“All too often, some homeowners take the path of least resistance when seeking a mortgage, in part because the process of buying a home can be stressful, complicated and time-consuming,” says Mark Hamrick, Bankrate senior economic analyst. “But when we’re talking about the potential of saving a lot of money, seeking the best deal on a mortgage has an excellent return on investment. Why leave that money on the table when all it takes is a bit more effort to shop around for the best rate, or lowest cost, on a mortgage?”
The average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 6.42 percent, a decrease of 21 basis points over the last seven days. Last month on the 10th, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was higher, at 6.63 percent.
At the current average rate, you’ll pay principal and interest of $626.82 for every $100,000 you borrow. That’s down $13.82 from what it would have been last week.
Use Bankrate’s mortgage rate calculator to calculate your monthly payments and see how much you’ll save by adding extra payments. The tool will also help you calculate how much interest you’ll fork up over the life of the loan.
The average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 5.86 percent, down 13 basis points since the same time last week.
Monthly payments on a 15-year fixed mortgage at that rate will cost approximately $836 per $100k borrowed. Yes, that payment is much bigger than it would be on a 30-year mortgage, but it comes with some big advantages: You’ll save thousands of dollars over the life of the loan in total interest paid and build equity much more quickly.
The average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 5.52 percent, rising 2 basis points over the last 7 days.
Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are home loans that come with a floating interest rate. In other words, the interest rate can change periodically throughout the life of the loan, unlike fixed-rate loans. These types of loans are best for people who expect to sell or refinance before the first or second adjustment. Rates could be substantially higher when the loan first adjusts, and thereafter.
While borrowers shunned ARMs during the pandemic days of super-low rates, this type of loan has made a comeback as mortgage rates have risen.
Monthly payments on a 5/1 ARM at 5.52 percent would cost about $569 for each $100,000 borrowed over the initial five years, but could increase by hundreds of dollars afterward, depending on the loan’s terms.
The average rate you’ll pay for a jumbo mortgage is 6.38 percent, a decrease of 21 basis points over the last seven days. A month ago, jumbo mortgages’ average rate was above that, at 6.64 percent.
At the current average rate, you’ll pay principal and interest of $624.20 for every $100,000 you borrow. That’s lower by $13.80 than it would have been last week.
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 6.41 percent, down 31 basis points over the last week. A month ago, the average rate on a 30-year fixed refinance was higher, at 6.53 percent.
At the current average rate, you’ll pay $626.16 per month in principal and interest for every $100,000 you borrow. That represents a decline of $20.45 over what it would have been last week.
The days of sub-3 percent mortgage interest on the 30-year fixed are behind us, and rates have so far risen beyond 7 percent in 2022.
“Low interest rates were the medicine for economic recovery following the financial crisis, but it was a slow recovery so rates never went up very far,” says McBride. “The rebound in the economy, and especially inflation, in the late pandemic stages has been very pronounced, and we now have a backdrop of mortgage rates rising at the fastest pace in decades.”
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is the most popular option for homeowners, and this type of loan has a number of advantages, including:
That said, shorter-term loans have gained popularity as rates have been historically low. Although they have higher monthly payments compared to 30-year mortgages, there are some big benefits if you can afford the upfront costs. Shorter-term loans can help you achieve:
Use our mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly payments and see how much you’ll save by adding extra payments. This calculator will also help you calculate how much interest you’ll fork up over the life of the loan.
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