The 30-year fixed mortgage rate exceeded 5% this week, reaching its highest level in more than 10 years as inflation continues to rise. A year ago, the mortgage rate averaged just 3.04%. The combination of rising mortgage rates and the highest inflation rate in four decades, combined with higher home prices and limited inventory are creating the most expensive homeownership in a generation.
The steady rise in mortgage rates has lowering consumers’ outlook on homebuying. The Home Purchase Sentiment Index shows that 73% of respondents in March feel that now is a bad time to buy a home.
Early this month, most Fed officials agreed to increase interest rates by 25 basis points to counter the highest inflation in four decades. Some officials believed a 50-basis point hike might be more appropriate if inflation remained well above the committee’s target. The exact impact of policy tightening on long-term rates is difficult to predict, but thus far, the Federal Reserve’s stated objectives has prompted an unusually sharp jump in mortgage rates. This is likely to slow activity and home price growth. Economic forecasters are likely to downgrade their forecasts for new and existing home sales.
73% of respondents feel it is no longer a good time to purchase a home.
24% of consumers believe it’s a good time to buy a home.
A survey-high share of consumers are expecting their financial situations to worsen over the next year.
The increase in mortgage rates this year is expected to lower demand from move-up buyers. And fewer move-up buyers mean fewer available entry-level homes, adding to difficulty for potential first-time homebuyers.
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Cary Hairabedian
Broker-Associate
Re/Max College Park Realty
Direct: 800-944-2441
Email: Cary@Cary4Homes.com
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#42 of 62,000 Remax agents Nationwide in 2019
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Remax College Park Realty’s #1 agent: 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018, and 2019
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