04/24/2023
Mortgage rates are changing.
Homebuyers with good credit scores will soon encounter a costly surprise: a new federal rule forcing them to pay higher mortgage rates and fees to subsidize people with riskier credit ratings.
Starting May 1, upfront fees for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be adjusted because of changes in the Loan Level Price Adjustments.
The entire matrix of fees based on credit score and downpayment has been updated. If you have a top credit score, you’ll still pay less than if you have a low credit score. However, the penalty now for having a lower credit score will be smaller than it was before May 1.
Please note if you’re eligible for a VA Loan, this change will not impact your loan.
Contact me to learn more about about how these changes may impact you.
Mortgage industry professionals call the new rule an “ugly surprise” for people who worked to build their credit.