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CCRE: Navigating San Diego's Housing Opportunities recap
ugust 27, 2024
San Diego building and housing leaders call for regional affordability, capacity building
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27) – San Diego region's housing supply challenges took center stage last week during the Center for California Real Estate's (CCRE) multi-sector solutions discussion highlighting the urgent need for increased affordable housing development.
Bringing together leaders from the Building Industry Association of San Diego County, City of San Diego, San Diego Housing Fund, and San Diego Housing Federation, the forum ― CCRE Presents – Navigating San Diego's Housing Opportunities: Collaborative Approaches, Practical Solutions ― explored solutions, policy strategies, and collaborative efforts to create a rob...
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California Avocado Society 2024 Annual Meeting to be Held in October
California Avocado Society 2024 Annual Meeting to be Held in October
The California Avocado Society will host its Annual Meeting on October 25 in Pala, California.
The event will cover a wide range of topics of interest to California avocado growers and include the following presentations:
- Greg Kamin - Hands on Approach to Farming & Ranch History
- Dakota Camino- Syngenta Products
- Brad Adams- Irrometer Products
- Patty Manosalva - Rootstock Trial
- Enrico Ferro - Pest and Disease Management
The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in at the Agua Tibia Ranch located at 13850 Highway 76, Pala, CA. Attendees may check in beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The registration fee is $80 for CAS members and $110 for non-CAS members throug...
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Current mortgage and refinance interest rates
Current mortgage and refinance interest rates
| Product | Interest Rate | APR |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Year Fixed Rate | 6.40% | 6.45% |
| 20-Year Fixed Rate | 6.21% | 6.26% |
| 15-Year Fixed Rate | 5.72% | 5.79% |
| 10-Year Fixed Rate | 5.67% | 5.74% |
| 5-1 ARM | 5.99% | 7.21% |
| 10-1 ARM | 6.45% | 7.28% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate FHA | 6.33% | 6.37% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate VA | 6.62% | 6.66% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo | 6.61% | 6.66% |
Rates as of Tuesday, October 08, 2024 at 6:30 AM
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Why trust Bankrate's mortgage rates
How to get the best mortgage rate
Getting the best possible rate on your mortgage can mean a difference of hundreds of extra dollars in or out of your budget each month — not to mention thousands saved in interest over the life of the loan. You won't know what rates you qualify for, though, unless you comparison-shop. And you also need to narrow down the best type of mortgage for your situation. Here's how to do it:
- Determine what type of mortgage is right for you. Consider your credit score and down payment, how long you plan to stay in the home, how much you can afford in monthly payments and whether you have the risk tolerance for a variable-rate loan versus a fixed-rate loan.
- Compare mortgage rates. There's only one way to be sure you're getting the best available rate, and that's to shop at least three lenders, including large banks, credit unions and online lenders. Bankrate's mortgage lender reviews can get you started. Bankrate offers a mortgage rates comparison tool to help you find the right rate from a variety of lenders. Keep in mind: Mortgage rates change daily, even hourly, based on market conditions, and vary by loan type and term.
- Choose the best mortgage offer for you. Bankrate's mortgage calculator can help you estimate your monthly mortgage payment, which can be useful as you consider your budget. Look at the APR, not just the interest rate. The APR is the total cost of the loan, including the interest rate and other fees. These fees are part of your closing costs.
Learn more: How to get a mortgage
Why compare mortgage rates?
It's been proven: Shopping with multiple lenders can save you up to $1,200 a year. Bankrate's mortgage amortization calculator shows how even a 0.1 percent difference on your rate can translate to thousands of dollars you could pay over the life of the loan.
Factors that determine your mortgage rate
Your mortgage rate depends on a number of factors, including your individual credit profile and what's happening in the broader economy. These variables include:
- Your credit and finances: The better your credit score, the better interest rate you'll get. The same goes for the size of your down payment and the amount of debt you carry: Generally, if you have more money to put down, you'll get a lower rate. If you have additional debt, your rate might be higher.
- Loan amount: The size of your loan can impact your rate.
- Loan structure: Your rate varies whether you're obtaining a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate loan. It also depends on the length of the loan (for example, 30 years or 15 years).
- Location of the property: Rates vary depending on where you're buying.
- Whether you're a first-time homebuyer: Many first-time homebuyer loan programs include a lower-rate mortgage.
- Economic factors: Broadly, mortgage rates are impacted by forces like the Federal Reserve, inflation and investor appetite.
- The lender you work with: Lenders set rates based on many factors, including their own supply and demand.
- Mortgage points. Mortgage points, also referred to as discount points, help homebuyers reduce their interest rate and monthly mortgage payments. Each point typically lowers an interest rate by 0.25 percentage points. For example, one point would lower a mortgage rate of 6 percent to 5.75 percent. The cost of a point is typically 1 percent of the total amount borrowed. For more details, see Bankrate's guide to mortgage points.
- The size of your down payment. If you put down less than 20 percent of the purchase amount, you may pay a higher rate.
Learn more: How to compare mortgage offers
How to refinance your current mortgage
When interest rates fall, you might choose to refinance your mortgage to a new loan at a lower rate. The process isn't much different from your original mortgage application, and you'll likely pay less in closing costs this time around compared to when you first bought a home.
While most borrowers today have mortgages with already-low rates, there are still some instances when refinancing might make sense. If you're considering refinancing, think about your goals. Do you want to save money? Take cash out? Pay off your mortgage faster? Get a fixed rate? Borrowers refinance for these and many other reasons. Compare refinance rates and do the math with Bankrate's refinance calculator.
While most borrowers today have mortgages with already-low rates, there are still some instances when refinancing might make sense. If you're considering refinancing, think about your goals. Do you want to save money? Take cash out? Pay off your mortgage faster? Get a fixed rate? Borrowers refinance for these and many other reasons. Compare refinance rates and do the math with Bankrate's refinance calculator.
Learn more: Should you refinance in 2024?
Next steps to getting a mortgage
Before you start applying for a mortgage, here are some mortgage resources to prepare you for the process:
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