Mortgage Rates Hit 5 Year High-

Today's post comes from Jason Price of Knightlines Mortgage Services-

"This week it is projected that mortgage rates will reach a 5 year record high. Thanks to declining markets, credit lending guidelines tightening down, banks going out of business or merging to avoid bankruptcy, and many other economic factors, potential homeowners will now be facing an even more difficult time in trying to qualify for a new home due to the sharp and sudden increase in mortgage loan interest rates.

Just last week, mortgage loan rates were in the 4-5% range. But by the end of this week, mortgage rates could be as high as 7-8%. Those people who were waiting for the right time to buy have missed that ship, as it set sail last week. The great deals of low priced houses and low rates, may never be seen again in our lifetime. Those who jumped on the golden opportunity have the potential of turning their gold into platinum, while those who procrastinated will struggle to even purchase cardboard box big enough to cover them from head to toe.

But in all this bad news, there is good news!!!

What you have already read has not happened yet. Rates are still at all time lows. They are still in 4-5% range. There are still some 100% mortgage financing programs out there. Banks are still lending money. And homes are still being purchased at great prices. Don't wait till the title becomes a reality.

Call your realtor today to find a deal, I mean home, that is right for you. And call us today, to get your financing in place and your rate locked in before they really do go back up. Time is not on your side..."

Please excuse his acerbic wit!

But it still comes down to Those Who Wait, Lose.

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