What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise

<article class="post-2269 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry" id="post-2269"><span class="entry-date">July 19, 2021</span><div class="entry-header center-block text-center"><h1 class="entry-title">What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise</h1><div class="shareBlock"><div class="shareTitle">Share</div><div class="shareIcons"><a aria-label="Twitter Share Link" class="twitter solid display-inline-block" data-tracking="Post,Social Post Link Clicked,Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/share?text=What+You+Should+Do+Before+Interest+Rates+Rise&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgilliggroup.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-you-should-do-before-interest-rates-rise%2F" target="_blank"><span class="force-hidden">Twitter</span></a>
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<p>In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you’ve been in your current home for several years and haven’t refinanced lately, <strong>there’s a good chance you have a mortgage with an interest rate higher than today’s average. </strong>Here are some options you should consider if you want to take advantage of today’s current low rates before they rise.<span id="more-44755"></span></p>
<h4><strong>Sell and Move Up (or Downsize)</strong></h4>
<p>Many of today’s homeowners are rethinking what they need in a home and redefining what their <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2021/06/03/dreaming-of-a-bigger-home-why-not-buy-it-this-year/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2">dream home</a> means. For some, continued remote work is bringing about the need for additional space. For others, moving to a lower cost-of-living area or downsizing may be great options. If you’re considering either of these, there may not be a better time to move. Here’s why.</p>
<p>The chart below shows average <a href="http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms/">mortgage rates</a> by decade compared to where they are today:<a href="https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/16133530/20210719-MEM-Eng-1.png"><img alt="What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise | Simplifying The Market" class="aligncenter wp-image-44758" decoding="async" height="488" loading="lazy" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" src="https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/16133530/20210719-MEM-Eng-1.png" srcset="https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/16133530/20210719-MEM-Eng-1.png 1000w, https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/16133530/20210719-MEM-Eng-1-400×300.png 400w" width="650"/></a><strong>Today’s rates are below 3%, </strong>but <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2021/06/30/what-do-experts-see-on-the-horizon-for-the-second-half-of-the-year/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2">experts forecast</a> rates to rise over the next few years.</p>
<p>If the interest rate on your current mortgage is higher than today’s average, take advantage of this opportunity by making a move and securing a lower rate. <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2021/04/21/planning-to-move-you-can-still-secure-a-low-mortgage-rate-on-your-next-home/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2">Lower rates</a> mean you may be able to get more house for your money and still have a lower monthly mortgage payment than you might expect.</p>
<p>Waiting, however, might mean you miss out on this historic opportunity. Below is a chart showing how your monthly payment will change if you buy a home as mortgage rates increase:<a href="https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/16133528/20210719-MEM-Eng-2.png"><img alt="What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise | Simplifying The Market" class="aligncenter wp-image-44757" decoding="async" height="488" loading="lazy" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" src="https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/16133528/20210719-MEM-Eng-2.png" srcset="https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/16133528/20210719-MEM-Eng-2.png 1000w, https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/16133528/20210719-MEM-Eng-2-400×300.png 400w" width="650"/></a></p>
<h5><strong>Breaking It All Down:</strong></h5>
<p>Using the chart above, let’s look at the breakdown of a $300,000 mortgage:</p>
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<li>When mortgage rates rise, <strong>so does the monthly payment </strong>you can secure.</li>
<li>Even <strong>the smallest increase in rates can make a difference</strong> in your monthly mortgage payment.</li>
<li>As interest rates rise, you’ll need to look at <strong>a lower-priced home</strong> to try and keep the same target monthly payment, <strong>meaning you may end up with less home for your money.</strong>
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<p>No matter what, whether you’re looking to make a <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2021/06/11/have-your-day-in-the-sun-by-moving-up-this-summer-infographic/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2">move up</a> or <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2021/04/13/some-buyers-prefer-smaller-homes/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2">downsize</a> to a home that better suits your needs, <strong>now is the time</strong>. Even a small change in interest rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power.</p>
<h4><strong>Refinance</strong></h4>
<p>If making a move right now still doesn’t feel right for you, consider refinancing. With the current low mortgage rates, refinancing is a great option if you’re looking to <strong>lower your monthly payments and stay in your current home.</strong></p>
<h3><strong>Bottom Line</strong></h3>
<p>Take advantage of today’s low rates before they begin to rise. Whether you’re thinking about moving up, downsizing, or refinancing, let’s connect today to discuss which option is best for you.</p>
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