I agree with Dustin that the 47.5% appreciation rate is unsustainable although we would all like to see that rate continue. Also to add, the quality of loans over the last 10 to 11 years has increased dramatically. We went from
very little documentation and closing loans sometimes in as little as 3 days to our current system of underwriting and processing. For a while the penduline swung way too far in the direction off over documenting the mortgage loans.
We have come back to somewhat of a “Happy medium” with closing times more in the time frame of 30 days. If you have gone through the loan process recently you may not agree with the “Happy Medium” but trust me the documentation is not as intensive as it was.
All that being said yes the buyers of properties in the last 10 years are less leveraged and can certainly hold their properties for a while if they choose.
On the rate side In his testimony before Congress, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he still expects a ¼ point Fed policy rate hike at this month’s u
pcoming meeting. Remember that directly affects the short term rates on credit card debt, equity lines and the like. Our 30 year JUMBO rate is still holding at 2.875% (2.911% APR).
If you have any questions or would like a rate quote please give me a call at (609) 425-7284