The latest mortgage statistics show an improving market in Sarasota and Manatee counties as the numbers continue to improve. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and foreclosures are down when compared to the same period last year. However, serious delinquencies (90 days + late) have flattened out.
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We saw mortgage rates rise again last month. The most recent rise will cost new borrowers an additional $8.50 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages are currently at 4.86%. At the end of last month, they were sitting at 4.72%. After a few months of relatively stability, the general forecast for a continued rise over the next twelve months is steadily becoming a reality.
The latest mortgage statistics show an improving market in Sarasota and Manatee counties as the numbers are better now than at any point since Hurricane Irma. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and foreclosures are down when compared to the same period last year. However, serious delinquencies (90 days + late) continue to be somewhat higher than they were last year.
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Mortgage Rates Rose Last Month
We saw mortgage rates rise by 2/10’s of a percent last month. That rise will cost new borrowers an additional $12 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages are currently at 4.72%. At the end of last month, they were sitting at 4.52%. After a few months of relatively stability, the general forecast for a continued rise over the next twelve months is becoming a reality.
The latest mortgage statistics show higher levels of delinquencies this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and more serious delinquencies (90 days plus late) are up when compared to the same period last year. However, foreclosure rates continue to be lower than they were last year.