Mortgage Interest Rate Increases in 2010

Mortgage interest rates are they key to saving moneynearly half of what interest rates were only 10 years
when refinancing a mortgage. Currently, mortgageago.
rates are near all time lows, and many people areHowever, I think that 5% rate will rise throughout 2010.
taking advantage by refinancing into these ultra lowThis will make refinancing a mortgage not so beneficial
rates. However, I predict that in mortgage rates willfor many people, and will cost the others more money
change, and I think I know when and how much. Herethan it would have if they were to take action now. I
are my mortgage interest rate predictions for the restpredict that around April of this year, mortgage interest
of 2010, and how I made them.rates will rise around .75% bringing the total to 5.75%.
While it is impossible to accurately predict anything, weWhile this is not an insanely high jump in interest rate, it
do have some really good information and indicators towill be followed in the following months with minor
make an educated guess with. Throughout 2009 andincreases. The total mortgage rate increase by the
even now, mortgage rates for traditional 30 year fixedtime 2010 is over will be around 1.5%. This means I
rate mortgages have been near record lows. Manypredict home interest rates will rise in 2010 ultimately
factors attribute to this including Government housingresulting in a 1.5% increase.
stimulus programs, and an eager need for mortgageI think that this will happen due to an improved housing
lenders and banks to prevent foreclosures and restoremarket, lower foreclosure numbers, and better
stability to the housing market. Since so many peopleemployment prospects for millions of homeowners. I
are having financial troubles, interest rates dropped tothink that the housing marker has seen its worst days,
allow many to get a refinancing and prevent losingand the better ones will be coming this year. That
their home, save money every month, and secure theirmeans interest rates will rise as homeowners are
financial problems. This has led to an interest rate thatstruggling less, and require less assistance in saving
was around 5% for a fixed rate mortgage. That istheir homes.