Questions? Let's Talk: 877.762.4375

Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Levels Since Mid-2012

Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Levels Since Mid-2012

| May 31, 2013 | Housing Market

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, Mortgage interest rates have increased to the highest levels seen in the past year and are expected to continue to increase as the economy grows. Although Mortgage rates still remain low, 30-year fixed rate mortgages for loans falling under $417,500 jumped 3.59%, averaging 3.9% last week. The chief economist for Quicken Loans, Bob Walters said, “mortgage rates have jumped more in the past week than they have in years.” Walters also said that many loan shoppers are adapting to rising rates by switching to 10-year-loans. More here

"Story Time" Newsletters

  • Warmup with These Popular Colorado January Events

    Read More
  • December 2023 Guide To Holiday Light Shows, Santa Visits, Seasonal Food & Drink, Parades, And More!

    Read More
  • PIONEERING WOMEN OF BOULDER, CO

    Read More
  • Fantastic Fall Fun Events in Colorado

    Read More
  • CARNEGIE LIBRARIES: The Future Made Bright

    Read More
  • Celebrate Colorado Peaches and their History at these 3 Festivals!

    Read More
  • Colorado Wine – Rooted in History

    Read More
  • 13,000-year-old stone tool cache still on exhibit at CU-Boulder

    Read More
  • The Original Coloradans: Colorado’s Native American History

    Read More
  • 12 Cool & Unusual Things to Do this Summer in Colorado

    Read More

Get a Quote

Will be happy to respond