Local Rates

Washington DC Mortgage Rates Survey – Week of April 09, 2012

According to a recent Primerates.com survey of Washington DC mortgage rates offered by the largest area banks & credit unions, only one Washington DC institution offered rates at 4.00% on 30-year fixed-rate conforming loans in the Washington DC area for well-qualified borrowers. Wells Fargo (www.wellsfargo.com) offered rates at 3.88%. Capital One (www.capitalone.com) and the PNC Bank National (www.pnc.com) offered 4.00% and four other institutions offered rates above 4.00%.

While most lenders will push one of the three products on the list below, there are other options for the borrower.  The 30-year fixed rate loan is the most popular since it offers the lowest monthly payment.  The trade-off is paying a higher interest rate.  For those who have a better cash flow, the 15-year product may be more suitable.  The 15-year fixed rate loan will allow the borrower to pay more toward principal with each payment, and since it has a lower interest rate the overall amount of money that is paid in interest will be much lower.  While many people steer clear of the 5/1 ARM it is beneficial to some borrowers.  For instance, a person with a smaller loan (usually due to refinancing) may have the cash flow to pay off their ARM in 5 years or less.  This person could save an extra 1% in interest payments over the 15-year product and never worry about the rate adjusting later in the life of the loan.

Top Washington DC Area Banks and Credit Unions As of 30 Yr-Rate 30 Yr- APR 15 Yr- Rate 15 Yr- APR 5/1 ARM-IR

 

5/1 ARM-APR
Capital One 04/06/2012 4.00% 4.05% 3.25% 3.34% 2.63% 2.69%
Wells Fargo 04/06/2012 3.88% 4.04% 3.25% 3.54% 2.25% 3.06%
Suntrust Bank 04/05/2012 4.13% 4.14% 3.50% 3.42% 2.75% 2.45%
Branch banking & Trust 04/06/2012 4.31% NA 3.35% NA NA NA
PNC Bank National 04/06/2012 4.00% 3.98% 3.13% 3.15% NA NA
Citibank 04/07/2012 4.25% 4.43% 3.63% 3.86% NA NA
HSBC Bank 04/06/2012 4.13% 4.26% 3.38% 3.60% 3.00% 3.28%

 

Listed rates from banks, thrifts, and credit unions were listed on their websites on the date indicated for conforming loans with 0 points.  Data is believed accurate at time of collection, can change without notice, and will vary based on an individual’s credit history.  Contact a specific institution for current rates.

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