{"id":4670,"date":"2020-05-12T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T16:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/\/blog\/?p=4670"},"modified":"2024-07-30T02:00:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T06:00:42","slug":"low-interest-rates-increase-home-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/blog\/low-interest-rates-increase-home-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Interest Rates Increase Home Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA-Low-Interest-Rates-e1714704065612.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA-Low-Interest-Rates-e1714704065612-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Low Interest Rates Increase Home Sales\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA-Low-Interest-Rates-e1714704065612-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA-Low-Interest-Rates-e1714704065612-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA-Low-Interest-Rates-e1714704065612-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA-Low-Interest-Rates-e1714704065612-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA-Low-Interest-Rates-e1714704065612.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>As the current crisis continues to change daily, so do mortgage interest rates. While the situation may have the economy on hold, those looking to buy a new home are in luck!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Mortgage interest rates remain at historic lows meaning that buying power is at an all-time high. For those looking to qualify for a home in their desired price range and get more home for their money, now is the time!<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Reserve announced back in March that it would be cutting the federal funds rate between 0 and 0.25%. According to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanleywood.com\/construction-wire\/mortgage-rates-hit-all-time-low_s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freddie Mac\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> Primary Mortgage Market Survey from March 5, 2020, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged the lowest rate in the survey\u2019s history which dates back to 1971, nearly 50 years.<\/p>\n<p>Based on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.freddiemac.com\/pmms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freddie Mac\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> latest Primary Market Survey report, the average rate for a 30-year-fixed rate mortgage is 3.28%, which is down 0.79% from last year. These rates have continued to remain steady; homebuyers have jumped to the scene with mortgage applications for home purchase increasing for the fourth consecutive week with no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n<p>This suggests that there is no need to let coronavirus circumstances halt your search for a new home. Instead, take advantage of these extremely low mortgage interest rates and find the home of your dreams with S&amp;A Homes.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this time, S&amp;A Homes remains open for business to continue helping interested homebuyers in their new home search. While in-person tours are currently on hold, homebuyers can still learn about building and buying a new S&amp;A home by setting up a virtual appointment through Zoom or Facetime. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/covid-19-response\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> to see the latest policy from S&amp;A Homes including when in-person home tours will resume.<\/p>\n<p>Our team is available 7 days a week to help you set up a personal, one-on-one, virtual meeting with the respective sales team. During your call, we will be able to demonstrate floor plans, provide virtual walk-throughs and discuss other details regarding the homebuying process.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/\">www.SAHomeBuilder.com<\/a><\/strong> or contact S&amp;A Homes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahomebuilder.com\/contact-us\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the current crisis continues to change daily, so do mortgage interest rates. 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