Today’s Mortgage Rates Analysis

November 16, 2017 - 1 min read

What’s Impacting Today’s Rates?

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As a mortgage rate shopper, it’s important to know when today’s rates are changing. This is because, when mortgage rates change, mortgage lenders will not honor rate quotes which have not been previously “locked”.

To lock today’s mortgage rates, then, be sure to commit with your lender before current rates begin to move. Whether you’re trying to lock a purchase or a refinance loan, the market waits for no one.

About Today’s Mortgage Rates Analysis

Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) prices are inversely related to today’s mortgage rates. When bond prices rise, mortgage rates sink. In general, a twenty-five basis point change in MBS pricing — up or down — leads to a 0.125 percentage point change in mortgage rates.

Mortgage rates change all day, every day. The mortgage rates you get from your bank “now” won’t be the same rates you get from your bank in an hour. Be smart when you shop. Compare multiple lenders and get your best deal.

Get today’s real-time mortgage rates now. Your social security number is not required to get started, and all quotes come with instant access to your live credit scores.

Gina Freeman
Authored By: Gina Freeman

The Mortgage Reports contributor

With more than 10 years in the mortgage industry, and another 10 years writing about it, Gina Freeman brings a wealth of knowledge to The Mortgage Reports as its Associate Editor. Gina works with a team of world-class real estate and finance writers to bring timely and helpful news and advice to the audience. Her specialty is helping consumers understand complex and intimidating topics.