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FAQs About How the Federal Reserve and Other Factors Can Impact Your Mortgage Rates

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Over the past several months, you may have heard that the Federal Reserve lowered its interest rate and that mortgage lending rates have dropped to historic lows.  How are mortgage rates affected by the Fed and what other factors can interest them?  These and other questions can help you determine the best time to finance the purchase of a home.  Here are 4 helpful FAQ’s that could influence your decision:

Mortgage Rates in Stockton, CA

  • If the federal interest rate is “0”, shouldn’t your mortgage rate be close to that? The interest rate applied to the borrowing and lending of money between banks is referred to as the federal funds rate.  This can impact the economy where employment, growth, and inflation are concerned.  And while it can influence auto loans, credit cards, and mortgages, there is no direct correlation between the two.
  • Does a lower US Treasury Bond yield mean that your mortgage rate will be lower? While there is a link between fixed mortgage rates and the US Treasury Bond, the bond is not the only financial instrument that can influence the interest rate on your mortgage.
  • What other factors can have an influence on mortgage rates? Other factors that can influence the interest rate on your mortgage include:
    • 10-year US Treasury note yields
    • economic and political factors
    • investor demand for mortgage-backed securities (MBS)
  • When is the best time for you to pursue financing a home? Obviously, the future cannot be predicted with any certainty nor can anyone determine when mortgage rates will adjust.  However, working with a reputable mortgage lender will enable you to make a well-informed decision about when you should pursue home financing. Many prospective home buyers make the mistake of starting to shop for a house before talking to a mortgage lender.  In addition to helping you understand which types of loans are available, having that loan pre-approval letter from a lender will make you more appealing in the eyes of the home seller and realtors.  The 5 most important reasons to talk to a lender first are:
    • It gets the home seller’s attention.
    • It helps you set realistic expectations.
    • It helps you to know what your closing costs will be.
    • You still have the ability to shop around for a lender.
    • You’ll be finished with all that documentation and paperwork sooner.

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We are here to help you with your mortgage rates. Our experts will evaluate and recommend the best mortgage for your specific requirement to assist you save more on your home. For more information regarding home financing, we encourage you to call H.O.M.E. Lending at (209) 477-0262 today. Call us NOW!

What Our Clients Are Saying

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Peggy Espinoza
Peggy Espinoza
22:32 15 Aug 24
Don and Paula are an amazing team! They went over and beyond walking us through every detail to close our loan in record time. They cared very much about our family and understood we needed a place to call home. They have the most professional manner, knowledge & information of the current housing market as well as the best competitive interest rates available today. I would highly recommend them as your-go to Lender.
Samantha Katilus
Samantha Katilus
23:18 02 Aug 24
I cannot say how amazing and easy it was to work with Don Burns and his staff especially Paula!! Don helped us look for homes and filter through everything on the market. Once we picked one we were able to close in 15 days and his staff was always on point to get the paper work done!! There’s no question about using them again for a future home!! - The Roth’s
Phi Hang
Phi Hang
20:40 01 Apr 24
It was a pleasure doing business with Don Burns and his associates with the entire loan process. He helped my family and I close on a property within 10-12 days using the VA loan. Don and his team are very knowledgeable and quick to respond to all of my questions and concerns; regardless if they were property or loan related. Additionally, Don has a strong interest and passion in this field which only further strengthens his knowledge in this field. I strongly recommend Don because he will treat you like family and not just a customer. Thank you again Don for everything and I look forward to doing business with you again if the opportunity ever presents itself.
Jillian Dougherty
Jillian Dougherty
22:04 05 Mar 24
Don Burns and Paula at H.O.M.E Lending assisted me with the purchase of my first home. They went above and beyond to make me feel like a valued customer. Don took time to explain the entire process, give me advice and share his knowledge, making the process of buying my first home less stressful. Don and Paul work great as a team. They were both very prompt, attentive, and kind!
Alice Filmer
Alice Filmer
18:29 28 Dec 23
Don and Paula were fabulous at getting our loan processed in record time after a prior lender held up the whole process over a minor paperwork detail. If we had to do it again, we'd go to Don and Paula first!
Noelle
Noelle
16:15 26 Dec 23
We were nearly at the end of our lease and looking for somewhere affordable to live when we were recommended to get in contact with Don. He made the house buying process easy and understandable while getting us in to our first home. Paula was a joy to work with and answered any questions we had. I would definitely work with them again.
RT T
RT T
06:11 11 Aug 23
I want to start by thanking Don, for his experience and knowledge through the process of my Fiancé and I first home purchase together. She was a first time buyer, was a little worried with the process, but Don made sure to keep communication lines open, he addressed all her questions as we placed a bid on our now new home together. She was at ease until the very end were she signed her life away for 30 years. Thank you Don, your experience in homes and construction tipped the scale so we could make an offer on a Home that you knew was a quick fix with tons of potential before we did. Thank you and your staff Paula and others for helping us close in record time. My finance and the kids mentioned they miss going house shopping with you on Saturday's lol.. Thank you again for helping us find and buy this beautiful home.
jazmin gutierrez
jazmin gutierrez
20:36 28 Jul 23
I’m glad I crossed paths with Paula and Don! It’s hard to trust people you don’t know but Homelending earned my trust with time! Paula was very nice and helpful in terms of helping me fill out paperwork and following up. As well calling me and explaining processes.Don-Thanks for always answering my questions even when I asked the same question over and over. Thank you for getting creative to help me get a loan to get my home. You always stayed real and upfront about everything. You are very knowledgeable, kind, flexible, efficient, and understanding. You ran the whole process as smooth as possible with my busy work schedule.Overall this was a great journey, and I couldn’t ask for a better team to work with.
Lindsay Canepa
Lindsay Canepa
20:33 09 May 23
Don was a great lender. We were referred to him from our personal bank. He was patient, kind, knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had as we were first time home buyers! Don made the process easy and stress free! He kept us informed during the process and never left us in the dark. Definitely 10/10 recommend!
nikita parkash
nikita parkash
13:32 04 May 23
Don Burns and his team are absolutely wonderful! As first time home buyers they made my buying experience simple and easy to follow. They’ve really made such a positive impact in my life and I can only wish every home buyer the same amazing experience.
Shane Hart
Shane Hart
16:27 26 Feb 23
Don Burns at H.O.M.E. Lending, and his assistant Paula are an absolute dream team to work with. They were prompt and didn't delay the process in any way. They answered all of my many questions and have been there after the process was over to still answer questions. This entire process took 17 days !! I look forward to working with them again.
Yarn Sage
Yarn Sage
18:43 19 Jan 23
Don and his team were truly wonderful! My husband and I had really bad experiences with previous lenders. We were at the point were we would never get home until Don and his team stepped in. Everything they did was done efficiently.
Angela Finley
Angela Finley
10:59 29 Nov 22
Don and his Team!! Wow!! One of the Best Teams I've had the pleasure of working with and my preferred Lender for all things residential. Home Lending puts The "T" in Team every day. HOME Lending outperformed my client's previous Lender in more ways than one.
ANGELA FINLEY
ANGELA FINLEY
18:31 20 Nov 22
Don and his team !! Wow!! One of the Best Teams I’ve had the pleasure of working with and my preferred Lender for all things residential. Home Lending puts The “T” in Team all day everyday
gino comporato
gino comporato
21:15 19 Mar 22
Don Burns made the escrow process move 100 times faster. I had a good experience with Don and his team. They helped me purchase my first home.
Kristen Frantz
Kristen Frantz
20:58 06 Nov 21
Don was very helpful when I needed to refinance my home. Was very knowledgeable through the whole process!
Ashley Wise
Ashley Wise
17:09 02 Apr 20
Kelly Hasko
Kelly Hasko
20:46 13 Mar 20
Papa bear A
Papa bear A
22:40 28 Jan 20
My experience with HMLC has been exceptionally good, as a veteran, I would recommend HOME Mortgage Lending Co. knowledge of Veterans benefits and needs is a plus.
Vanessa Medina
Vanessa Medina
17:18 07 Oct 19
I had an AMAZING first-time home buying experience with H.O.M.E Lending! Don Burns and his assistant Paula were a joy to work with and made every step of the way extremely easy and stress free. I loved that I was kept informed through each step as progress was made, and I felt like my experience was customized, rather than feeling like "just another client." I will definitely be bringing my business back in the future! Still in awe with my home and the treatment I was given!
Ashley Acker
Ashley Acker
16:57 04 Oct 19
Don and his team will do everything possible to get you in a home you truly love! They are excellent at prompt communication, and were so kind and patient while we asked a million questions about the homebuying process. Few things are more stressful than buying your first home, and Don and Paula were so great and made it so easy. Don kept us aware of the rates and made sure to lock in our loan when rates were the best for us. He is an excellent agent, broker, and lender, and has SO much knowledge about every single step of the process! Thanks so much, Don and team!
Christy Werner
Christy Werner
16:44 15 Sep 19
Don and his staff at H.O.M.E. Lending went far above and beyond to assist me with a (by no fault of theirs) complicated sale of my home and purchase of a new home. Had it not been for Don and his staff, I would not be sitting happily in the home of my dreams right now. Don was a wealth of knowledge and a huge support throughout the entire transaction. His staff was professional, pleasant and amazing to work with. I will, without reservation, be recommending H.O.M.E Lending to my friends and family. I am very grateful that I found H.O.M.E. Lending.
Kevin Goehring
Kevin Goehring
19:13 11 Sep 19
I met Don Burns when he represented a buyer for a property I had listed. I was very impressed with Don's communication, professionalism, and attention to detail. In fact, I was so impressed with Don and the H.O.M.E Lending team that I have referred several of my clients to them for their refinance and purchase money needs. These referrals have all been pleased with the service and low rates. I have been equally as happy with the quick and easy closing and outstanding communication throughout the process. I have found that Don and the H.O.M.E Lending team actually care about their clients and offer a personal touch not found with the big banks.
Shari Cardenas
Shari Cardenas
20:08 20 Aug 19
Don Burns and company, we're all Amazing! Never had hubby and I thought we'd own. Don helped us with plan to pay credit and get a loan! I'm sitting in my new beautiful forever home!!! Thanks guys!
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Peggy Espinoza
Peggy Espinoza
22:32 15 Aug 24
Don and Paula are an amazing team! They went over and beyond walking us through every detail to close our loan in record time. They cared very much about our family and understood we needed a place to call home. They have the most professional manner, knowledge & information of the current housing market as well as the best competitive interest rates available today. I would highly recommend them as your-go to Lender.
Samantha Katilus
Samantha Katilus
23:18 02 Aug 24
I cannot say how amazing and easy it was to work with Don Burns and his staff especially Paula!! Don helped us look for homes and filter through everything on the market. Once we picked one we were able to close in 15 days and his staff was always on point to get the paper work done!! There’s no question about using them again for a future home!! - The Roth’s
Phi Hang
Phi Hang
20:40 01 Apr 24
It was a pleasure doing business with Don Burns and his associates with the entire loan process. He helped my family and I close on a property within 10-12 days using the VA loan. Don and his team are very knowledgeable and quick to respond to all of my questions and concerns; regardless if they were property or loan related. Additionally, Don has a strong interest and passion in this field which only further strengthens his knowledge in this field. I strongly recommend Don because he will treat you like family and not just a customer. Thank you again Don for everything and I look forward to doing business with you again if the opportunity ever presents itself.
Jillian Dougherty
Jillian Dougherty
22:04 05 Mar 24
Don Burns and Paula at H.O.M.E Lending assisted me with the purchase of my first home. They went above and beyond to make me feel like a valued customer. Don took time to explain the entire process, give me advice and share his knowledge, making the process of buying my first home less stressful. Don and Paul work great as a team. They were both very prompt, attentive, and kind!
Alice Filmer
Alice Filmer
18:29 28 Dec 23
Don and Paula were fabulous at getting our loan processed in record time after a prior lender held up the whole process over a minor paperwork detail. If we had to do it again, we'd go to Don and Paula first!
Noelle
Noelle
16:15 26 Dec 23
We were nearly at the end of our lease and looking for somewhere affordable to live when we were recommended to get in contact with Don. He made the house buying process easy and understandable while getting us in to our first home. Paula was a joy to work with and answered any questions we had. I would definitely work with them again.
RT T
RT T
06:11 11 Aug 23
I want to start by thanking Don, for his experience and knowledge through the process of my Fiancé and I first home purchase together. She was a first time buyer, was a little worried with the process, but Don made sure to keep communication lines open, he addressed all her questions as we placed a bid on our now new home together. She was at ease until the very end were she signed her life away for 30 years. Thank you Don, your experience in homes and construction tipped the scale so we could make an offer on a Home that you knew was a quick fix with tons of potential before we did. Thank you and your staff Paula and others for helping us close in record time. My finance and the kids mentioned they miss going house shopping with you on Saturday's lol.. Thank you again for helping us find and buy this beautiful home.
jazmin gutierrez
jazmin gutierrez
20:36 28 Jul 23
I’m glad I crossed paths with Paula and Don! It’s hard to trust people you don’t know but Homelending earned my trust with time! Paula was very nice and helpful in terms of helping me fill out paperwork and following up. As well calling me and explaining processes.Don-Thanks for always answering my questions even when I asked the same question over and over. Thank you for getting creative to help me get a loan to get my home. You always stayed real and upfront about everything. You are very knowledgeable, kind, flexible, efficient, and understanding. You ran the whole process as smooth as possible with my busy work schedule.Overall this was a great journey, and I couldn’t ask for a better team to work with.
Lindsay Canepa
Lindsay Canepa
20:33 09 May 23
Don was a great lender. We were referred to him from our personal bank. He was patient, kind, knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had as we were first time home buyers! Don made the process easy and stress free! He kept us informed during the process and never left us in the dark. Definitely 10/10 recommend!
nikita parkash
nikita parkash
13:32 04 May 23
Don Burns and his team are absolutely wonderful! As first time home buyers they made my buying experience simple and easy to follow. They’ve really made such a positive impact in my life and I can only wish every home buyer the same amazing experience.
Shane Hart
Shane Hart
16:27 26 Feb 23
Don Burns at H.O.M.E. Lending, and his assistant Paula are an absolute dream team to work with. They were prompt and didn't delay the process in any way. They answered all of my many questions and have been there after the process was over to still answer questions. This entire process took 17 days !! I look forward to working with them again.
Yarn Sage
Yarn Sage
18:43 19 Jan 23
Don and his team were truly wonderful! My husband and I had really bad experiences with previous lenders. We were at the point were we would never get home until Don and his team stepped in. Everything they did was done efficiently.
Angela Finley
Angela Finley
10:59 29 Nov 22
Don and his Team!! Wow!! One of the Best Teams I've had the pleasure of working with and my preferred Lender for all things residential. Home Lending puts The "T" in Team every day. HOME Lending outperformed my client's previous Lender in more ways than one.
ANGELA FINLEY
ANGELA FINLEY
18:31 20 Nov 22
Don and his team !! Wow!! One of the Best Teams I’ve had the pleasure of working with and my preferred Lender for all things residential. Home Lending puts The “T” in Team all day everyday
gino comporato
gino comporato
21:15 19 Mar 22
Don Burns made the escrow process move 100 times faster. I had a good experience with Don and his team. They helped me purchase my first home.
Kristen Frantz
Kristen Frantz
20:58 06 Nov 21
Don was very helpful when I needed to refinance my home. Was very knowledgeable through the whole process!
Ashley Wise
Ashley Wise
17:09 02 Apr 20
Kelly Hasko
Kelly Hasko
20:46 13 Mar 20
Papa bear A
Papa bear A
22:40 28 Jan 20
My experience with HMLC has been exceptionally good, as a veteran, I would recommend HOME Mortgage Lending Co. knowledge of Veterans benefits and needs is a plus.
Vanessa Medina
Vanessa Medina
17:18 07 Oct 19
I had an AMAZING first-time home buying experience with H.O.M.E Lending! Don Burns and his assistant Paula were a joy to work with and made every step of the way extremely easy and stress free. I loved that I was kept informed through each step as progress was made, and I felt like my experience was customized, rather than feeling like "just another client." I will definitely be bringing my business back in the future! Still in awe with my home and the treatment I was given!
Ashley Acker
Ashley Acker
16:57 04 Oct 19
Don and his team will do everything possible to get you in a home you truly love! They are excellent at prompt communication, and were so kind and patient while we asked a million questions about the homebuying process. Few things are more stressful than buying your first home, and Don and Paula were so great and made it so easy. Don kept us aware of the rates and made sure to lock in our loan when rates were the best for us. He is an excellent agent, broker, and lender, and has SO much knowledge about every single step of the process! Thanks so much, Don and team!
Christy Werner
Christy Werner
16:44 15 Sep 19
Don and his staff at H.O.M.E. Lending went far above and beyond to assist me with a (by no fault of theirs) complicated sale of my home and purchase of a new home. Had it not been for Don and his staff, I would not be sitting happily in the home of my dreams right now. Don was a wealth of knowledge and a huge support throughout the entire transaction. His staff was professional, pleasant and amazing to work with. I will, without reservation, be recommending H.O.M.E Lending to my friends and family. I am very grateful that I found H.O.M.E. Lending.
Kevin Goehring
Kevin Goehring
19:13 11 Sep 19
I met Don Burns when he represented a buyer for a property I had listed. I was very impressed with Don's communication, professionalism, and attention to detail. In fact, I was so impressed with Don and the H.O.M.E Lending team that I have referred several of my clients to them for their refinance and purchase money needs. These referrals have all been pleased with the service and low rates. I have been equally as happy with the quick and easy closing and outstanding communication throughout the process. I have found that Don and the H.O.M.E Lending team actually care about their clients and offer a personal touch not found with the big banks.
Shari Cardenas
Shari Cardenas
20:08 20 Aug 19
Don Burns and company, we're all Amazing! Never had hubby and I thought we'd own. Don helped us with plan to pay credit and get a loan! I'm sitting in my new beautiful forever home!!! Thanks guys!
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