We’ve heard all the hubbub about higher mortgage rates having a negative effect on the real estate market.  But the non-taper has caused rates to come back a bit – we are now down around 4.375% for 30-year conforming rates.

For those who had their heart set on having payments lower than what you get with a 4.375%, 30-year mortgage rate, then there are options available:

  • Buyers can pay more points to lower their rate.
  • Buyers can have the sellers buy down their rate.
  • They can take an interest-only loan, instead of fixed-rate.
  • Buy a cheaper house.

Or, in this cash-happy environment, they can borrow less:

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The stir-up from higher rates might cause some changes in the buyer psychology, but the baseline problem hasn’t changed – there aren’t any great buys available, and even the decent buys are loaded with compromise.

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