I'm working on getting a 15 year mortgage for 100k. How do I figure out what a fair fixed interest rate is? And what is a normal origination charge? The offer I have now is for 3.5% interest with about 2k in origination charges. Is that fair?
>>1629517
sounds like the norm
>>1629517
3.5% is high, you can get around near 3% if you have a good down payment
Think I paid near $2.3k in fees. Sounds about right for the interest. Try to get dat 20% down payment.
why go for the 15 year?
>>1630293
Always go for 15 year and pay off that debt as soon as possible so you can use your income to build more wealth
well... if you believe that interest rates are going to be higher in year 15-30 than 4%, then a 30 year mortgage would be better....
But most mortgages only last 5-7 years, then a refinance or sale of property
This website keeps track of current mortgage rates across the US.
http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/
Average 15 Year Fixed Rate is 3.33%