Recently, the Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady and indicated that no more hikes will be coming this year. This is very encouraging to homebuyers looking to purchase a new home or to refinance their current mortgage.

Mortgage rates have been hovering around their lowest levels in more than a year, which in turn has seen an increase in the number of mortgage applications recently. Lower mortgage rates could potentially mean lower monthly payments for homebuyers, and less total interest spent over the life of the loan.

If you previously purchased a home with a high interest rate, it may be a good idea to speak with your loan officer to see if refinancing would be beneficial to you. You could save monthly and even possibly pay off your mortgage sooner. With the current low mortgage rates, the Refinancing Index was at its highest rate since January 2016.

Since mortgage rates have been so favorable the past few months, it is forecasted to be a strong spring buying season. With the current low rates and the abundance of products and programs First Home offers, it is possible to get a great deal on a home this year! Please reach out to a loan officer near you to discuss all your options.