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I am a regular participant in the Bankrate.com Mortgage Rate Trend survey and this week's survey is now available.
I am predicting that rates will remain unchanged over the next 30 days, but that doesn't mean you should necessarily follow my advice when choosing whether to lock a rate, or float it. My advice may not be appropriate for your individual situation.
From the Bankrate.com survey:
"Because global money is buying U.S.-denominated securities as a 'safe haven' from war and conflict, there is a constant downward pressure on mortgage rates. That downward pressure is offset by inflationary pressures that are pushing rates higher. Until the balance shifts one way or the other, expect a tug-of-war and no real change in mortgage rates."
If you shopping for mortgages and the idea of not having a rate lock commitment makes you nervous -- regardless of my predictions -- I recommend that you go ahead and lock in your rate. There is just too much financial risk in floating a mortgage interest rate -- especially given the volatile nature of the markets.
Dan Green (NMLS #227607) is an active loan officer with Waterstone Mortgage. Email Dan ator call 513-443-2020.
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