{"id":111604,"date":"2021-02-05T17:57:22","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T17:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=111604"},"modified":"2021-02-05T17:57:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T17:57:22","slug":"todays-mortgage-rates-reach-new-high-february-4-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/economy\/todays-mortgage-rates-reach-new-high-february-4-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Today&#x27;s mortgage rates reach new high | February 4, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxbusiness.com\/foxbusiness.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/735\/414\/Credible-daily-mortgage-rate-iStock-1186618062.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxbusiness.com\/foxbusiness.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1470\/828\/Credible-daily-mortgage-rate-iStock-1186618062.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxbusiness.com\/foxbusiness.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/931\/506\/Credible-daily-mortgage-rate-iStock-1186618062.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxbusiness.com\/foxbusiness.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1862\/1012\/Credible-daily-mortgage-rate-iStock-1186618062.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><\/picture>\n<p><span>Check out the mortgage rates for February 4, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.<\/span><span> (<\/span><span>iStock<\/span><span>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Based on data compiled by Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, mortgage rates have risen since yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>30-year fixed-rate mortgages:<\/strong> 2.500%, Down from 2.625%, -0.125<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>20-year fixed-rate mortgages:<\/strong> 2.500%, Unchanging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>15-year fixed-rate mortgages:<\/strong> 2.500%, Up from 2.375%, +0.125<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Rates last updated on February 4, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To find the best mortgage rate, start by using Credible, which can show you current mortgage and refinance rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Check out mortgage refinance rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Compare home purchase rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Browse rates from multiple lenders so you can make an informed decision about your home loan.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Looking at today\u2019s mortgage refinance rates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Today&#x2019;s mortgage refinance rates have fallen since yesterday, with 15-year refinance rates dropping to 1.875%. Meanwhile, 20-year rates continue to stick around 2.625% for the seventh straight day. If you&#x2019;re considering refinancing an existing home, check out what refinance rates look like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>30-year fixed-rate refinance: <\/strong>2.750%, Unchanging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>20-year fixed-rate refinance:<\/strong> 2.625%, Unchanging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>15-year fixed-rate refinance: <\/strong>1.875%, Down from 2.000%, -0.125<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Rates last updated on February 4, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A site like Credible can be a big help when you&#x2019;re ready to compare mortgage refinance loans. Credible lets you see prequalified rates for conventional mortgages from multiple lenders all within a few minutes. Visit Credible today to get started.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Current mortgage rates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Mortgage interest rates across all loan types reach 2.500% today, which marks the seventh straight day of significant increases. The spike in 15-year rates is a new 122-day high.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Current 30-year fixed-rate mortgages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The current interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 2.500%. This is down from yesterday.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Current 20-year fixed-rate mortgages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The current interest rate for a 20-year fixed-rate mortgage is 2.500%. This is the same as yesterday.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Current 15-year fixed-rate mortgages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The current interest rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 2.500%. This is up from yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>You can explore your mortgage options in minutes by visiting Credible to compare current rates from various lenders who offer mortgage refinancing as well as home loans. Check out Credible and get prequalified today, and take a look at today&#x2019;s refinance rates through the link below.<\/p>\n<p><em>Rates last updated on February 4, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How mortgage rates have changed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Today, mortgage rates are up compared to this time last week.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>30-year fixed-rate mortgages: 2.500%, the same as last week\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>20-year fixed-rate mortgages: 2.500%, up from 2.625% last week, +0.125<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>15-year fixed-rate mortgages: 2.500%, up from 1.750% last week, +0.750<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Rates last updated on February 4, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you&#x2019;re trying to find the right rate for your home mortgage or looking to refinance an existing home, consider using Credible. You can use Credible&apos;s free online tool to easily compare multiple lenders and see prequalified rates in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The factors behind today\u2019s mortgage rates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Current mortgage and refinance rates are affected by many economic factors, like unemployment numbers and inflation. But your personal financial history will also determine the rates you&#x2019;re offered.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Larger economic factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Strength of the economy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Inflation rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Employment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Consumer spending<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Housing construction and other market conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Stock and bond markets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>10-year Treasury yields<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Federal Reserve policies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Personal economic factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Credit score<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Credit history<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Down payment size<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Loan-to-value ratio<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Loan type, size, and term<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Debt-to-income ratio<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Location of the property<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How to get your lowest mortgage rate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you want low mortgage rates, improving your credit score and paying down any other debt could secure you a lower rate. The size of your down payments also affects mortgage rates, with a low down payment likely to yield you a higher rate.<\/p>\n<p>It&#x2019;s also a good idea to compare rates from different lenders to find the best rate for your financial goals. According to research from Freddie Mac, borrowers can save $1,500 on average over the life of their loan by shopping for just one additional rate quote &#x2014; and an average of $3,000 by comparing five rate quotes.<\/p>\n<p>Credible can help you compare current rates from multiple mortgage lenders at once in just a few minutes. Are you looking to refinance an existing home? Use Credible&#x2019;s online tools to compare rates and get prequalified today.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mortgage interest rates by loan type<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#x2019;re a first-time homebuyer shopping for a 30- or 15-year mortgage, or you&#x2019;re looking to refinance an existing home, Credible can help you find the right mortgage for your financial goals.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check out these loan rates, which you&#x2019;ll be able to compare by annual percentage rate (APR) as well as interest rate:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mortgage refinance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>30 Year Fixed Refinance Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>20 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>15 Year Fixed Refinance Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>10 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Home purchase:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>20 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>15 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>10 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>More resources on getting a home loan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Want to learn more about how to get a mortgage? Take a look at the following articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>How to Qualify for a Mortgage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Mortgage Closing Costs: What They Are and How to Lower Them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/money\/todays-mortgage-rates-february-4-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the mortgage rates for February<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23052],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Today&#x27;s mortgage rates reach new high | February 4, 2021 - Pre Coin News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/economy\/todays-mortgage-rates-reach-new-high-february-4-2021\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Today&#x27;s mortgage rates reach new high | February 4, 2021 - 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