Thursday, August 6, 2020

Mortgage News: Rates should stay low, but unlikely to break new records

Here's what you need to know this week
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Mortgage News
Here's a look at the latest developments in mortgages, homeownership, and beyond.
Rates expected to stay near record lows, but can't fall much further
The Federal Reserve's renewed commitment to support lending will likely keep rates low, but new records may be hard to break as lenders struggle to handle the influx of new applications.
The average homebuyer's budget has increased by $32,000
July's record-low mortgage rates allowed buyers to afford $32,000 more than they could in 2019 with the same monthly payment. Read more
Homebuying boom shows signs of longevity
With growing demand already outstripping a dwindling supply (down 30% year-over-year), it would take less than five months to sell every existing home on the market. Read more
Better.com rated among top 3 lenders for 2020
Bankrate placed Better.com as a top pick among their Best Mortgage Lenders of 2020, citing expediency, affordability, and customer experience as deciding factors.
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