November 27, 2008
Jumbo mortgage rates will increase a fixed interest rate mortgage
If you are considering taking a fixed interest rate mortgage loan for your home, you should first asses the size of your potential purchase. This is because the jumbo mortgage rates usually are much higher since the home is harder to resell in the future at full price if you default and thus the bank is taking a large risk by offering you a jumbo mortgage. Traditionally, you can expect to pay .25%-.5% more for a jumbo mortgage interest rate, although the price tag can claim even higher depending on the condition of the housing market in the United States.