Rising Mortgage Rates In Florida

by | Jul 3, 2022 | Miami News | 0 comments

Homebuyers in the United States have been positioned to struggle financially with the recent steep increases in interest rates for mortgage loans. The increase will have adverse effects on those who are unable to make monthly payments, and may even result in homeowners finding it difficult to afford their homes due to the increasingly expensive mortgage rates. Mortgage borrowing costs have been steadily increasing as the Federal Reserve looks to combat inflation with rate increases, and this is bad news for people looking to buy a home. Over the past few months, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased to nearly 6%, which is up from just 3.79% in January. The high rate could make mortgages more expensive for new homebuyers this year.

A recent report, published by the LendingTree loan platform, reviewed data from home sales and mortgage rates to quantify the effects of rising mortgage rates on the housing market. This data was then compiled and analyzed, with experts evaluating potential outcomes for homebuyers in a variety of financial situations.

In the state of Florida, average interest rates on mortgages rose from 3.76% to 5.25% between January and April, which is a startling 17% increase in only four months. The reason behind this massive jump in APR is largely unknown, but some reports have indicated that it could be due to the recent increase in interest rates by The Federal Reserve.

When taking into account both average home values and the mortgage rates in Florida, the average Florida homebuyer will pay $3,213 more in interest on their mortgage in the first year. This figure will rise to $96,397 over the lifetime of a 30-year-fixed mortgage with a 20% down payment. This is the 18th largest percentage increase among U.S. states

The high rate could make mortgages more expensive for new buyers this year, but it also reflects a healthy and strong economy and could spur some potential buyers to purchase before rates increase any higher.

This story was originally published by 24/7 Wall St.,

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