Rates were down but jumped up quite a bit over the last ~week because 10yr Treasuries have been all over the place - literally 4-5 huge swings up and down per day in a market that normally moves maybe 0.02 points a day. Even sub-4% is still historically low though if you're not seeing ~3% it's probably because the bank are hedging their risk against all the volatility in the Treasuries spot market. not just that they're overwhelmed.Hi linuxgod,
Just some general information after seeing your post...
This is for ANYONE with a MORTGAGE at this point...
Between the two(2) Fed Rate Cuts over the past weeks over 80% of mortgages can be refinanced to your benefit. ( Over $12 Trillion in mortgages. )
Since you purchased your "new to you" home in the winter of 2019 the appraisal completed "effective date" for that purpose can "Probably" have a simple
"Recertification of Value" Form 1004D? completed without having to DO too much of anything on your part, other than you signing the paperwork.
You may be able to get a "blanket mortgage" with both homes included with a lower rate and better terms.
The banks are totally overwhelmed right now and actually NOT offering the best rates possible to slow the tidal wave of applications, so let your bank know you
will shop around.
These are CRAZY times so the normal rules do NOT apply.
The appraisals are a huge "pinch point" as you alluded too as well with REALTOR's NOT being able to show homes easily that are still occupied.
Your appraisal was completed in the winter 2019 so the hard part on that is done. (If "BIG IF" they still consider the appraisal still valid with the "market shift" of recent weeks, but probably no new comparable sales can been presented to reflect the market change.)
My friend's bank has been receiving over 1,500 refi applications per day... They have NO CHANCE of keeping up at this point...
(Guessing) Look for the FED's to change or "temporarily suspend" the usual regulations to get this current nightmare monster problem addressed.
The hard lessons of 2008 - 2010 have long been forgotten.
Good Luck, hope this helps you a little,
Jeff
For me a refi might save me ~$100/month. My new place is at ~3.5%, but the older one is ~4.5%. I'd benefit more from refi'ing the older place but since we're not occupying it right now I think that hurts my rate as the banks look at it as an investment property. I'll have to call my bank up and see what they can do.