Rates Settle Back Down as Tariff Concerns Ease
Approximate Rates for Week Ending 5/2/25
Rates have settled slightly over the last few weeks after Trump’s Tariff threats have softened: ee are nearly back to levels before the initial announcements. Rates did go up slightly on Friday however as the jobs report showed improvement over what was expected. Attention will now turn to next Wednesday’s Fed meeting when investors will look for clues in any shift in policy.
54% of experts think rates will go down over the next week, while 23% think they will stay steady, and 23% think they will go up.
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LOWER HOME AFFORDABLE RATES FOR FIRST TIME HOMBUYERS (FTHB) SUBJECT TO INCOME LIMITS
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Program |
No Points (APR) |
1 Point (APR) |
Change since last update |
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Conforming (<$806,500) |
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30yr Fixed |
6.375% (6.41%) |
6.1255% (6.42%) |
-0.375% |
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30yr FHA |
5.875% (6.19%) |
5.65% (6.22%) |
-0.375% |
|
30yr FTHB |
6.375% (6.41%) |
6.125% (6.42%) |
-0.375% |
|
10yr ARM |
N/A |
N/A |
- |
|
7yr ARM |
6.25% (6.31%) |
6.0% (6.29%) |
-0.125% |
|
5yr ARM |
6.125% (6.21%) |
5.75% (6.19%) |
-0.125% |
|
15yr Fixed |
5.625% (5.81%) |
5.25% (5.79%) |
-0.5% |
|
High-Cost Conforming (>$806,500<$1,209,750) * |
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|
30yr Fixed |
6.625% (6.75%) |
6.375% (6.78%) |
-0.375% |
|
30yr FHA |
5.875% (6.19%) |
5.65% (6.22%) |
-0.5% |
|
30yr FTHB |
6.5% (6.61%) |
6.375% (6.68%) |
-0.375% |
|
5yr ARM |
N/A |
N/A |
- |
|
15yr Fixed |
6.00% (6.19%) |
5.875% (6.33%) |
-0.25% |
|
Jumbo (>$1,209,750) * |
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|
30yr Fixed |
6.625% (6.74%) |
6.35% (6.62%) |
-0.125% |
|
10yr ARM |
6.625% (6.69%) |
- |
- |
|
7yr ARM |
6.25% (6.31%) |
6.0% (6.31%) |
- |
|
5yr ARM |
- |
- |
- |
|
15yr Fixed |
6.5% (6.59%) |
6.125% (6.60%) |
- |
Conforming Rates and APRs calculated on Purchase loan amount of $600k (conforming), $900k (high-cost conforming,) and $1.25m (Jumbo) 30- day lock, 60% LTV, impounds,780 fico.
FTHB (First Time Home Buyer) conforming rates based on purchase loan amount of $750,000 with 20% down, High Cost Conforming $1m with 20% down. Subject to Income Limits
FHA Rates and APRs Calculated on Purchase Loan amount of $700k (Conforming) and $1m (High Cost), 30-day lock, 96.5% LTV, 720 Fico
This is not a commitment to lend. Rates are provided for informational purposes only. Please contact me for rates, products, and costs for your individual situation.
*Assumes high-cost areas, e.g., Santa Clara County and other Bay Area Counties
DRE: 01395052
NLMS:308562
