What's the Potential Cost of Waiting?
These hypothetical examples are illustrations for educational purposes only and are not an offer to lend nor a Good Faith Estimate. Examples are for a $250,000 home that rose to $275,000 with a rate increase from 4.50%/4.762% APR to 6.50%/6.95% APR on a zero point 30-year, fixed-rate loan with a 20% down payment, $4,000 in taxes and annual insurance of $580 for the "today" example and $638 for the "tomorrow" example. APRs are calculated using closing costs equal to 3% of the loan amount. Actual costs can be less, and actual rates are subject to change at any time. Qualification for any loan is dependent on individual circumstance and subject but not limited to employment/income, credit history and acceptable liquid assets to close. First time home buyers currently have a historical advantage with both low rates and prices. What happens when the trend begins to shift? You might not qualify to purchase the same house. Unless your income keeps pace with price a...