February 17, 2010
The Wrenn Report: Home Loan rates will be going up soon
The massive program that is focused on purchasing of Mortgage backed securities is coming to a close. What does this mean, well unfortunately it means that home loan rates are likely to be on the rise in the short term.
The program is set to end by March 1st, but the amount of securities already being purchased has dwindled significantly already. What’s left of the FED’s funds appear to be rationed.
Last week the Fed purchased Mortgage Backed Securities totaling $11 billion, leaving the remaining funds of $66 billion out of the original $1.25 trillion set aside for the program. That means 95% of the original allotment has already been spent which represents around 3 out of every 4 loans from last year.
The fear is now with such a massive buyer leaving the market that the costs associated with home loans are going rise.
The Fed’s ability to buy these securities and keep rates low is now coming to an end. Those who are in a position and who are currently looking to purchase a home now should not wait unless of course, they don’t mind paying more in the future than they are now for a loan on a new home.
David Wrenn
Halliburton Homes
t. 201.420.7766
e. dwrenn@halliburtonhomes.com




