Average 30 Year Mortgage Interest Rate Rises Almost A Full Percentage Point In A Year
Scott P. Rogers
About a year ago, on February 11, 2021, the average 30 year fixed mortgage interest rate was 2.73%.
A few days ago, on February 10, 2022, the average rate was 3.69%.
So, yes, rates are rising, which means mortgage payments are rising for anyone who is not paying cash. In other words, for most home buyers.
For example, if you were financing 90% of your $300K purchase...
- One Year Ago at 2.73% = $1,347 / month
- Today @ 3.69% = $1,489 / month
- That's an increase of $142 / month.
But if you were buying a $300K home a year ago, given roughly the 10% increase in the median sales price over the past year it would be a $330K home today. So it's really more like...
- Financing 90% of $300K a year ago at 2.73% = $1,347 / month
- Financing 90% of $330K today at 3.69% = $1,638 / month
- That's an increase of $291 / month
The cost of housing is certainly increasing rather quickly right now given increasing prices and increasing mortgage interest rates!
