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Mortgage Rate Predictions

Friday, Jan 29, 2010

Question: Will mortgage rates be going up or down in the next few months? we are considering a refinance and want to check if now is the right time to lock in a fixed rate. Thanks.

Answer: This is a question we have been hearing a lot recently, as many homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages and even low fixed-rates are wondering if they might benefit from a rate and term refinance.

The answer is of course... it depends. However, since we are still enjoying historically low mortgage rates, it is worth it for many homeowners to look in to it. Bills.com offers several ways for you to check in to rates -- check our average mortgage rates table or get free mortgage quotes from our network of lenders.

Mortgage rates are at historic lows and the government has been pumping money in to the mortgage market to help keep rates low. Timing mortgage rates is tricky and difficult to do (like timing the stock market). The strategy we endorse is to first define your goals with your mortgage refinance. Are you trying to lower your payment,
get cash out or just reduce the amount of interest that you pay over the life of the loan. Next, check that a refinance at today's rates make sense for you -- would a mortgage refinance save you money? You can do this by comparing your current loan payment against a new loan payment and identifying the difference between the two.

Lastly, find at least three reputable lender or brokers to provide your information; in turn they will provide you with quotes. Bills.com provides a lender matching service that matches you with a few specific lenders our of our network of more than 150, based on your your specific needs. Another good method for
finding reputable lenders is to ask friends, coworkers or family who have recently refinanced or purchased a home, for a reference. Compare the quotes that you get from each lender -- and make the decision based on which loan helps you reach your mortgage refinance goals.

The bottom line is that you can't guess the direction of mortgage rates. They are currently at historic lows and now is a great time -- if a mortgage refinance makes sense for you now, we strongly urge you to lock in a low fixed-rate mortgage now, rather than waiting.

I hope this information helps you Find. Learn & Save.

Best,
Bill
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