How Mortgage Calculator Can Keep You Out of Trouble

An eternally ongoing tug of war between lenders for the best clients complicates matters. Trying to compare current mortgage rates , too many figures come up, varying according to region, duration of mortgage, interest, and the principal amount. Is there a national average, as some lenders claim? Lender A says that the weekly national mortgage rate today for the 30-year fixed loan stands at 5.35%, an increase of 7 basis points over last week. They are willing to lend at a far lower interest rate, maybe 0.50% less. Lender B quotes mortgage rates based on a hypothetical example of a purchase price of $200,000 with a down payment of $50,000 in zip code 10017. The loan amount is $150,000. According to loan durations, the following interest rates apply. ● 30-year fixed has a rate of 4.750% with a monthly payment of $782 ● 20-year fixed has a rate of 4.500% with a monthly payment of $949 ● ...