{"id":620663,"date":"2024-05-16T13:54:11","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T10:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/"},"modified":"2024-05-16T13:54:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T10:54:11","slug":"30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"#30-year rates steady, while 15-year terms rise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3874933cb6e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#Current_mortgage_rates_for_May_16_2024\" >Current mortgage rates for May 16, 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#Mortgage_rates_in_the_news\" >Mortgage rates in the news<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#May_1_2024_Fed_holds_benchmark_rate_unchanged_for_sixth_time_since_July_2023\" >May 1, 2024: Fed holds benchmark rate unchanged for sixth time since July 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#What_to_expect_at_the_Feds_June_policy_meeting\" >What to expect at the Fed&#8217;s June policy meeting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#NAR_settlement_offers_ray_of_hope_to_summer_homebuyers\" >NAR settlement offers ray of hope to summer homebuyers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#4_top_factors_that_affect_your_mortgage_rate\" >4 top factors that affect your mortgage rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_mortgage_rates\" >Frequently asked questions about mortgage rates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#What_are_mortgage_lenders\" >What are mortgage lenders?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#What_does_it_mean_to_refinance_a_mortgage\" >What does it mean to refinance a mortgage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#What_is_an_adjustable-rate_mortgage\" >What is an adjustable-rate mortgage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#Why_are_mortgage_rates_so_high\" >Why are mortgage rates so high?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#Can_I_negotiate_my_mortgage_rate\" >Can I negotiate my mortgage rate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-year-rates-steady-while-15-year-terms-rise\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>Today&#8217;s rates on a 30-year mortgage are steady, while 15-year rates show a rise as of Thursday, May 16, 2024. The latest consumer pricing data released yesterday indicates inflation is easing, but it may not be enough to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#what-to-expect-at-the-feds-june-policy-meeting\" data-jump-link=\"\" data-ylk=\"slk:change the timeline for a cut;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">change the timeline for a cut<\/a> to the country&#8217;s benchmark interest rate, keeping home financing costs high.<\/p>\n<p>The current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.13% for purchase and 7.20% for refinance \u2014 down 6 basis points from 7.19% for purchase and no change from 7.20% for refinance last Thursday. Rates on a 15-year mortgage stand at an average 6.57% for purchase and 6.70% for refinance, up 3 basis points from 6.54% for purchase and up 12 basis points from 6.58% for refinance this time last week. The average rate on a 30-year fixed jumbo mortgage is 7.15%.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Mortgage rates for Thursday, May 16, 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li><strong>30-year fixed rate<\/strong> \u2014 7.13%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>20-year fixed rate <\/strong>\u2014 7.00%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>15-year fixed rate<\/strong> \u2014 6.57%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>10-year fixed rate<\/strong> \u2014 6.69%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>5\/1 adjustable rate mortgage<\/strong> \u2014 6.58%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>30-year fixed FHA rate<\/strong> \u2014 7.16%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>30-year fixed VA rate<\/strong> \u2014 7.32%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>30-year fixed jumbo rate<\/strong> \u2014 7.15%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Mortgage rates for Thursday, May 16, 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>30-year fixed rate<\/strong> \u2014 7.20%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>20-year fixed rate<\/strong> \u2014 7.03%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>15-year fixed rate<\/strong> \u2014 6.70%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>10-year fixed rate<\/strong> \u2014 6.69%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>5\/1 adjustable rate mortgage<\/strong> \u2014 6.48%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>30-year fixed FHA rate<\/strong> \u2014 7.16%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>30-year fixed VA rate<\/strong> \u2014 7.73%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>30-year fixed jumbo rate<\/strong> \u2014 7.31%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Freddie Mac weekly mortgage report: May 9 \u2014<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Rates decrease for first time since March<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Freddie Mac reports an average 7.09% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, down 13 basis points from last week&#8217;s average 7.22%, according to its weekly Prime Mortgage Market Survey of nationwide lenders published on May 9, 2024. The fixed rate for a 15-year mortgage is 6.38%, down 9 basis points from last week&#8217;s average 6.47%. These figures are higher than a year ago, when rates averaged 6.35% for a 30-year term and 5.75% for a 15-year term.<\/p>\n<p>Sam Khater, Freddie Mac&#8217;s chief economist, says of the May 9 data, \u201cAfter a five week climb, mortgage rates ticked down following a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/empsit.nr0.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:weaker than expected jobs report;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">weaker than expected jobs report<\/a>,&#8221; adding, \u201cAn environment where rates continue to hover above seven percent impacts both sellers and buyers. Many potential sellers remain hesitant to list their home and part with lower mortgage rates from years prior, adversely impacting supply and keeping house prices elevated. These elevated house prices add to the overall affordability challenges that potential buyers face in this high-rate environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>New Prime Mortgage Market Survey data is due for release later this morning.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"current-mortgage-rates-for-may-16-2024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_mortgage_rates_for_May_16_2024\"><\/span>Current mortgage rates for May 16, 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mortgage rates are determined by many factors that include inflation rates, economic conditions, housing market trends and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s target interest rate. Lenders also consider your personal credit score, the amount available for your down payment, the property you&#8217;re interested in and other terms of the loan you&#8217;re requesting, like 30-year or 15-year offers.<\/p>\n<p>Because mortgage rates can fluctuate daily, it&#8217;s best to lock in a rate when you&#8217;re comfortable with the overall conditions of your mortgage or home loan.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"mortgage-rates-in-the-news\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mortgage_rates_in_the_news\"><\/span>Mortgage rates in the news<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mortgage lenders keep a close eye on the benchmark federal funds target interest rate set by the Federal Reserve, the U.S.&#8217;s central bank. Called the Fed rate, it&#8217;s the benchmark that affects rates on deposit accounts, loans and other financial products. Typically, as the fed rate rises, so do APYs on savings products like CDs, high-yield savings accounts and money market accounts. Mortgage and home loan rates don&#8217;t follow the Fed rate as closely, but they do reflect the same elements the Fed evaluates when making decisions on the benchmark \u2014 especially inflation \u2014 which means as the Fed rate increases, mortgage rates also tend to rise.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Reserve increased the target interest rate 11 times from March 2022 to July 2023 in an effort to combat the<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/america-latest-inflation-wave-corporations-182957694.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:highest inflation in four decades;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp yahoo-link\"> highest inflation in four decades<\/a> coming out of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"may-1-2024-fed-holds-benchmark-rate-unchanged-for-sixth-time-since-july-2023\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_1_2024_Fed_holds_benchmark_rate_unchanged_for_sixth_time_since_July_2023\"><\/span>May 1, 2024: Fed holds benchmark rate unchanged for sixth time since July 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the conclusion of its third rate-setting policy meeting of 2024 on May 1, 2024, the Federal Reserve left the federal funds target interest rate at a 23-year high of 5.25% to 5.50%, marking the sixth consecutive time the Fed&#8217;s held the benchmark rate unchanged since July 2023.<\/p>\n<p>In its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/newsevents\/pressreleases\/monetary20240501a.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:post-meeting statement;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">post-meeting statement<\/a>, the Federal Reserve maintained &#8220;there has been a lack of further progress toward the 2 percent inflation objective.&#8221; The Federal Reserve is focused on a 2% inflation goal that&#8217;s ideal for keeping employment high and prices low. Despite <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-maintains-forecast-for-3-rate-cuts-in-2024-180231430.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:speculation in March of three rate cuts;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp yahoo-link\">speculation in March of three rate cuts<\/a> by the end of the year, the Fed cautioned in its May statement that its rate-setting committee &#8220;does not expect it will be <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-at-the-feds-june-policy-meeting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_at_the_Feds_June_policy_meeting\"><\/span>What to expect at the Fed&#8217;s June policy meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s too early to predict what the Fed will decide at its next policy meeting on June 11 and June 12, 2024. According to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cmegroup.com\/markets\/interest-rates\/cme-fedwatch-tool.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:CME FedWatch Tool;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">CME FedWatch Tool<\/a>, which measures market expectations for Fed fund rate changes, there&#8217;s a 91.6% chance that the Fed will keep rates where they are at its next meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Inflation appears to be on a downward trend, falling from a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/ted\/2022\/consumer-prices-up-9-1-percent-over-the-year-ended-june-2022-largest-increase-in-40-years.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:peak of 9.1% in June 2022;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">peak of 9.1% in June 2022<\/a> to rates that have ranged from 3% and 4% since May 2023. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/empsit.nr0.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:May 3 jobs report;cpos:11;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">May 3 jobs report<\/a> fell short of employment expectations, showing 175,000 positions added in April \u2014 significantly lower than the 315,000 positions added in March \u2014 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/april-jobs-report-misses-expectations-144132811.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:signaling a slowing job market;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp yahoo-link\">signaling a slowing job market<\/a> that could relieve inflation worries and set off long-awaited cuts to the Fed rate.<\/p>\n<p>Consumer Price Index <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/cpi.nr0.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:released on May 15;cpos:13;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">released on May 15<\/a> revealed consumer prices rose by 3.4% year over year, down from 3.5% in March \u2014 a modest decrease, but a step in the right direction for this widely used indicator for inflation. Producer Price Index data released on May 14 showed a 0.5% increase in wholesale prices \u2014 or the prices paid to producers of goods and services \u2014 in the 12 months through April, its highest rate in a year. Yet while these newest inflation readings suggests progress, offering hope for a future cut to the Fed rate, it may not be enough for the Fed to lower rates in June.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to inflation concerns, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on May 15 that while he expects inflation to come down, &#8220;I think it\u2019s more likely that we\u2019ll be at a place where we hold the policy rate where it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Powell-led rate-setting panel will announce a rate decision at the conclusion of its meeting on June 12, at 2 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"nar-settlement-offers-ray-of-hope-to-summer-homebuyers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NAR_settlement_offers_ray_of_hope_to_summer_homebuyers\"><\/span>NAR settlement offers ray of hope to summer homebuyers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While high mortgage rates could convince current homeowners to delay selling their properties, resulting in low housing inventory, a major change in the way Americans buy and sell homes may offer a ray of sunshine to summer homebuyers. On March 15, the National Association of Realtors announced it had <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:18;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/national-association-realtors-settlement-means-234223890.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:agreed to a settlement;cpos:18;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp yahoo-link\">agreed to a settlement<\/a> that ends customary real estate broker commissions of up to 6% of a home\u2019s purchase price starting in July. The settlement isn\u2019t expected to affect mortgage rates, yet it paves the way for consumers to negotiate what they pay for an agent\u2019s services, saving you money in the long run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dig deeper: <\/strong>When\u2019s the next Federal Reserve meeting? The FOMC \u2014 and how it affects your finances<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"4-top-factors-that-affect-your-mortgage-rate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_top_factors_that_affect_your_mortgage_rate\"><\/span>4 top factors that affect your mortgage rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The difference of even half a percentage point on your interest rate can save you hundreds of dollars a month and thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage, but the mortgage rate you&#8217;re ultimately offered depends on the mortgage you&#8217;re interested in, payments you&#8217;re willing to pay up front and your overall financial health.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Your credit score.<\/strong> Knowing your credit score can help you shop around for lenders you&#8217;re likely to get approval through, as well as understand the type of mortgage for your lifestyle and income. The best mortgage rates go to borrowers with good to excellent credit \u2014 typically a FICO credit score of at least 670 \u2014 though even with fair credit, you may be able to find a mortgage offering decent rates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Your down payment. <\/strong>The more money you can put down toward your home, the better it benefits your interest rate. Paying at least 20% of your home&#8217;s purchase price up front <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly results in a lower interest rate \u2014 <em>and <\/em>you can avoid mortgage insurance, which increases your total cost.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Your loan term. <\/strong>While the 30-year mortgage remains a popular way for Americans to purchase homes, you can find terms of 20 years, 15 years and 10 years. Shorter loan terms usually come with lower interest rates, though with higher monthly payments. Longer mortgage terms can result in smaller monthly payments, though you&#8217;ll pay higher total interest over the life of your loan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Interest rate type. <\/strong>Mortgage rates come with two basic types of rates \u2014 fixed and variable. Fixed-rate mortgages offer a consistent interest rate over the life of your loan, whereas adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) often start with a lower fixed rate for an agreed-on time and then adjust to a variable rate based on market conditions for the remainder of your term. Choosing between these two rates depends on your financial goals and tolerance for risk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-mortgage-rates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_mortgage_rates\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about mortgage rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-are-mortgage-lenders\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_mortgage_lenders\"><\/span><strong>What are mortgage lenders?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lenders are financial institutions that loan money to homebuyers. A lender is different from a loan servicer, which typically handles the operational tasks of your loan, like processing payments, talking directly with borrowers and sending monthly statements.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-does-it-mean-to-refinance-a-mortgage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_to_refinance_a_mortgage\"><\/span><strong>What does it mean to refinance a mortgage?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Refinancing is a process of trading in your current mortgage to another lender for lower rates and better terms than your current loan. With a refinance, the new lender pays off your old mortgage and you then pay your monthly statements from the new lender.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-is-an-adjustable-rate-mortgage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_adjustable-rate_mortgage\"><\/span>What is an adjustable-rate mortgage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An adjustable-rate mortgage \u2014 commonly called an ARM \u2014 is a type of home loan with a variable rate. Unlike a fixed-rate mortgage, which locks in an interest rate and predictable payments that apply over the full loan term, an ARM starts at an initial fixed rate for a period of three years or longer, after which it adjusts to a higher rate and then further adjusts periodically over the remaining life of the loan.<\/p>\n<p>For a 5\/1 adjustable-rate mortgage, the first number indicates the number of years at the fixed rate \u2014 or five years \u2014 and the second number indicates the rate at which the mortgage rate readjusts after \u2014 in this case, each year or annually.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"why-are-mortgage-rates-so-high\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_mortgage_rates_so_high\"><\/span>Why are mortgage rates so high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mortgage rates are influenced by complicated factors like inflation, employment rates, the bond market and the overall economy. While the Federal Reserve doesn&#8217;t set mortgage rates, this central bank of the U.S. sets benchmark rates that indirectly affect rates on financial products like mortgages, personal loans and deposit accounts.<\/p>\n<p>March inflation data came in higher than expectations, which is among the main concerns driving mortgage rates higher in April.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"can-i-negotiate-my-mortgage-rate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_negotiate_my_mortgage_rate\"><\/span><strong>Can I negotiate my mortgage rate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s not likely \u2014 lenders consider the market conditions and other financial factors when determining rates. You can, however, ask about how you can reduce costs in other ways when comparing mortgage lenders. For instance, many lenders offer lower rates in exchange for &#8220;mortgage points&#8221; \u2014 upfront fees you pay to your lender. A mortgage point could cost 1% of your mortgage amount, which means about $5,000 on a $500,000 home loan, with each point lowering your interest rate by about 0.25%, depending on your lender and loan.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s note: Annual percentage yields shown are as of Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6:50 a.m. ET. APYs and promotional rates for some products can vary by region and are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"sources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span><strong>Sources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:20;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freddiemac.com\/pmms\" data-ylk=\"slk:Primary Mortgage Market Survey;cpos:20;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Primary Mortgage Market Survey<\/a>, Freddie Mac. Accessed May 9, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:21;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/empsit.nr0.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:Employment Situation Summary;cpos:21;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Employment Situation Summary<\/a>, U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Accessed May 10, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:22;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freddiemac.com\/research\/forecast\/20240418-economic-growth-moderated-labor-market-robust\" data-ylk=\"slk:U.S. Economic, Housing and Mortgage Market Outlook;cpos:22;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">U.S. Economic, Housing and Mortgage Market Outlook<\/a>, Freddie Mac. Accessed May 16, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:23;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/cpi.nr0.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:Consumer Price Index Summary,;cpos:23;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Consumer Price Index Summary,<\/a> U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Accessed May 16, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:24;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/ppi.nr0.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:Producer Price Index News Release summary;cpos:24;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Producer Price Index News Release summary<\/a>, U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Accessed May 15, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:25;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cmegroup.com\/markets\/interest-rates\/cme-fedwatch-tool.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:CME FedWatch Tool;cpos:25;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">CME FedWatch Tool<\/a>, CME Group. Accessed May 16, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:26;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/mortgages\/mortgage-rates\/#mortgage-industry-insights\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mortgage Industry Insights;cpos:26;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Mortgage Industry Insights<\/a>, Bankrate. Accessed May 16, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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