We saw mortgage rates drop slightly last month. The most recent decrease will save new borrowers an additional $3.03 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were at 4.81% at the end of November (and are even a little lower as I am writing this). At the end of October, they were sitting at 4.86%. We are continuing to see a bit of a zig zag approach to the market with a few months of rising rates followed by a month or two of decline.
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.
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.