30 Year Mortgage Rate Continues to Decline

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate continues to decline slightly everyday. Currently, it has reached its lowest level in 6 weeks and is lower than the same time last year. Continued concerns over inflation, that are expected to hold or increase the Fed rate policy are holding long-term rates steady while sending shorter-term rates, like the 15-year fixed and 1-3 year adjustable rate mortgages on a steady rise. Continue to expect 30-year mortgage rates to hold or decline marginally. Meanwhile, 15 to 1-year terms will continue their rise. Watch building reaction to government's pending refinancing of significant term expiring debt in September.