The average 15-year fixed mortgage dropped to a new low of 3.68 percent while the larger jumbo 30-year fixed rate retreated to 5.06 percent. Adjustable rate mortgages moved lower also, with the average 5-year ARM sliding to 3.23 percent and the 7-year ARM falling to 3.52 percent.
The last time mortgage rates were above 6 percent was Nov. 2008. At the time, the average 30-year fixed rate was 6.33 percent, meaning a $200,000 loan would have carried a monthly payment of $1,241.86. With the average rate now 4.54 percent, the monthly payment for the same size loan would be $1,018.13, a difference of $223 per month for anyone refinancing now.
SURVEY RESULTS
30-year fixed: 4.54% -- down from 4.74% last week (avg. points: 0.39)
15-year fixed: 3.68% -- down from 3.83% last week (avg. points: 0.31)
5/1 ARM: 3.23% -- down from 3.34% last week (avg. points: 0.38)
Bankrate's national weekly mortgage survey is conducted each Wednesday from data provided by the top 10 banks and thrifts in the top 10 markets
Loan Type - Interest Rate - APR - 8/4/11
30-Year Fixed 4.375% 4.559%
30-Year Fixed FHA 4.250% 5.251%
15-Year Fixed 3.375% 3.691%
5-Year ARM 2.750% 3.083%
5-Year ARM FHA 3.250% 3.311%
Jumbo Loan Rates - APR - 8/4/11
30-Year Fixed 4.625% 4.760%
5-Year ARM 3.250% 3.211%
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This should give a good start to Mortgage rates this week. Look for rates to start lower. That's not to say, however, that they'll finish the week lower. With very little economic data due for release, markets will move on momentum and momentum can change in a flash.
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