The Sound of Mortgage Rates

November 8, 2023

Hi, Home Buyer.

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Today's email is a little different. 

Maybe it's because we're getting one last gasp of warm weather in Ohio, or maybe it's relief at watching mortgage rates drop back into the sevens.

Whatever the reason: I think you'll enjoy this video.

It's a 2-minute, 26-second song with a melody that follows the path of 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates from the last 12 years.

The mortgage rate song has some very low notes.

Give it a listen and let us know what you think. It's not the best song you've heard, but it's infectious - and also fun to watch.

Happy Homebuying!

HOMEBUYER.COM STATISTIC OF THE DAY
Source: Freddie Mac

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rate Statistics (2012-2023)

• Average mortgage rate: 4.115%

• Average weekly movement: 0.062 percentage points

• Percentage of Weeks With Increase: 45.13% 

• Percentage of Weeks With Decrease: 48.05% 

• Highest Rate: 7.76 (November 2, 2022)

• Lowest Rate: 2.65% (January 7, 2021)

Data represents purchase mortgage transactions for residential, owner-occupied 1-4 unit properties.

See 138 Generational Home Buyer Statistics Here.

MORTGAGE RATE CALENDAR
Upcoming events that may change the direction of mortgage rates

November 9, 2023: Jobless Claims

November 15, 2023: Retail Sales

November 16, 2023: Homebuilder Confidence

November 17, 2023: Housing Starts

November 17, 2023: Building Permits

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FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAMS
Status of select first-time home buyer bills in Congress
 
The Downpayment Toward Equity Act
A cash grant up to $25,000 for first-time, first-generation home buyers. 
- Last Action in Congress: June 21, 2023
- Status: Not yet passed
- Alternative Mortgages: Conventional 100, 100% USDA

The DASH Act
A $15,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.
- Last Action in Congress: March 7, 2023
- Status: Not yet passed
- Alternative Mortgages: HomeReady, HomePossible

The HELPER Act
A 100% mortgage for teachers & first responders.
- Last Action in Congress: May 10, 2023
- Status: Not yet passed
- Alternative Mortgages: Conventional 100, VA Mortgage

The LIFT Act
A mortgage that builds home equity faster.
- Last Action in Congress: June 22, 2023
- Status: Not yet passed
- Alternative Mortgages: None

The Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act

A bill to make mortgage insurance tax deductions permanent for homeowners earning less than $100,000/$200,000.

- Last Action in Congress: June 13, 2023
- Status: Not yet passed