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Rising Rates On The Horizon?

Watch The Interest Rates...and the Fed.

Speaking of more supply...the Fed announced last week that it may start trimming its balance sheet by selling some of its Mortgage Backed Securities assets as early as the 3rd or 4th quarter of this year. Remember, the Fed recently ended its purchase program in which it purchased $1.25 Trillion in Mortgage Backed Securities to help lower home loan rates and stabilize the housing sector. Since the program ended, the market has been very volatile.

Despite the fluctuations, rates remain good overall, but once the Fed starts to sell some of their huge holdings, rates will likely rise as even more supply comes into the market.

 

What Makes Interest Rates, Go Up and Down?

View this 7 minute video which explains the connection between interest rates & mortgage backed securities. For those who monitor interest rates - this video highlights why one cannot rely on the media! It also describes how the Federal Reserve works - and what they are doing to keep interest rates low.

Ultimately anyone "interest rate shopping" or looking for home financing must work with a Mortgage Professional who understands the importance of not just watching mortgage backed securities, but gives great guidance.