Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate MABA Massachusetts HomeOwner RealEstate
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.
This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. However, with proper planning, you can work toward qualifying for the best mortgage rates available today and open up the possibility of refinancing at a lower rate in the future.
How does a lower mortgage rate save you money? According to Trading Economics, the average new mortgage size in the United States is currently around four hundred and ten thousand dollars. Let’s compare a five percent versus a six percent fixed interest rate on that amount over a thirty year term.
Mortgage Rate (30-year fixed) | Monthly Payment on $410,000 Loan (excludes taxes, insurance, etc.) | Difference in Monthly Payment | Total Interest Over 30 Years | Difference in Interest |
5.0% | $2,200.97 | $382,348.72 | ||
6.0% | $2,458.16 | + $257.19 | $474,936.58 | + $92,587.86 |
With a five percent rate, your monthly payments would be about………..
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