The mortgage offers marketed on Bankrate.com grew less generous in the past week. The average rate for mortgages clicked on by Bankrate readers Wednesday jumped to 3.47 percent from 3.32 percent the previous Wednesday. While this year’s jump in rates marks a reversal from the past two years, mortgage rates remain historically low. If you aim to get a mortgage or refinance, shopping around is more important than ever.
Bankrate’s “clicked-on” rate reflects purchase mortgages and refinances with all terms, including 30-year and 15-year loans. The rates sometimes include discount points.
The sweetest deals come with some fine print. For instance, to score the best combination of rate and costs, you’ll generally need a credit score of 740 or higher and a down payment of 20 percent or more. And many of the lowest rates posted on Bankrate.com include discount points, a way of buying down the rate by paying more at closing.
Rates for mortgages change constantly, and they’ve risen sharply from all-time lows set last year. Those ups and downs reflect the volatility of the mortgage market as the economy continues to recover from the sudden shock of the COVID-19 recession.
Rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels. While it still might make sense to refinance your mortgage, the calculation has changed. Most refis now are being done by homeowners pulling out equity to pay for renovations or repairs.
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Average clicked on rate for purchase loans
The average rate clicked on by Bankrate readers for 30-year purchase mortgages climbed to 3.79 percent from 3.64 percent seven days earlier. At that average rate, you’ll pay $465.39 a month in principal and interest for every $100,000 you borrow.
Average clicked on rate for refinance loans
The typical rate clicked on by Bankrate readers for 30-year refinances rose to 3.52 percent from 3.46 percent the previous Thursday.
You can use Bankrate’s mortgage payment calculator to find your monthly payments and see the effects of making extra payments. The tool also will help you determine how much interest you’ll pay over the life of the loan.
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