LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse Reports Rates Decline

Variance in rates offered by lenders at 2011 high

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Jul 13, 2011, 12:11 ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Average mortgage rates fell this week according to the LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse, which tracks the lowest and average mortgage rates offered by lenders on the LendingTree network.

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On July 12, average home loan rates offered by LendingTree network lenders were 4.77% (4.94% APR) for 30-year fixed mortgages, 4.03% (4.28% APR) for 15-year fixed mortgages and 3.51% (3.64% APR) for 5/1 adjustable rate mortgages (ARM). Rates for 30 year fixed loans and 5/1 ARMS fell week-over-week while 15 year fixed mortgage rates rose slightly.

On the same day, the lowest mortgage rates offered by lenders on the LendingTree network were 4.25 percent (4.39% APR) for a 30-year fixed mortgage, 3.375 percent (3.61% APR) for a 15-year fixed mortgage and 2.75 percent (3.04% APR) for a 5/1 ARM.

"Mortgage rates have been yo-yoing for several months now," said Mona Marimow, Senior Vice President of LendingTree.com. "While still hovering near historic lows, the amount rates vary from lender to lender is the highest we've seen since late 2010. This variance spells opportunity for consumers on the market for a home loan, provided they shop around and compare rates and offers from a variety of lenders. Banks and lenders move at different speeds to readjust their pricing after market dips and this can translate to considerable savings for savvy borrowers."

Below is a snapshot of the lowest mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed loan offered by lenders on the LendingTree network, as well as average loan-to-value ratios and negative equity by state.


STATE-BY-STATE MORTGAGE DATA 7/13/11 *Updated Quarterly
STATE	LOWEST MORTGAGE RATE	LOAN-TO-VALUE RATIO*	NEGATIVE EQUITY*
US Average	4.25% (4.40% APR)	70.2%	35.0%
Alabama	4.25% (4.40% APR)	67.0%	28.9%
Alaska	4.38% (4.52% APR)	66.3%	17.3%
Arizona	4.25% (4.40% APR)	94.6%	39.4%
Arkansas	4.25% (4.37% APR) -	72.6%	43.9%
California	4.25% (4.40% APR)	70.6%	34.8%
Colorado	4.25% (4.40% APR)	71.9%	22.2%
Connecticut	4.25% (4.40% APR)	59.5%	43.3%
Delaware	4.25% (4.36% APR) -	67.6%	50.3%
District of Columbia	4.25% (4.40% APR)	58.3%	25.5%
Florida	4.25% (4.36% APR)	90.8%	41.1%
Georgia	4.25% (4.39% APR) -	80.9%	25.8%
Hawaii	4.38% (4.50% APR) -	54.2%	25.4%
Idaho	4.25% (4.40% APR)	73.4%	29.8%
Illinois	4.25% (4.40% APR)	72.4%	31.7%
Indiana	4.25% (4.40% APR)	69.4%	28.5%
Iowa	4.38% (4.51% APR)	66.7%	42.9%
Kansas	4.38% (4.51% APR)	70.5%	31.8%
Kentucky	4.25% (4.40% APR)	67.6%	53.1%
Louisiana	4.38% (4.51% APR)	78.5%	75.5%
Maine	4.25% (4.37% APR) -	58.6%	30.1%
Maryland	4.25% (4.40% APR)	70.4%	25.6%
Massachusetts	4.25% (4.37% APR) -	60.7%	46.0%
Michigan	4.25% (4.37% APR)	84.3%	32.2%
Minnesota	4.25% (4.36% APR) -	65.6%	22.2%
Mississippi	4.38% (4.51% APR)	78.4%	30.1%
Missouri	4.25% (4.40% APR)	71.6%	31.0%
Montana	4.38% (4.51% APR)	60.2%	33.4%
Nebraska	4.38% (4.51% APR)	72.3%	46.5%
Nevada	4.25% (4.40% APR)	118.0%	55.3%
New Hampshire	4.38% (4.49% APR) -	69.8%	25.2%
New Jersey	4.25% (4.34% APR)	62.2%	29.0%
New Mexico	4.25% (4.40% APR) -	66.4%	45.8%
New York	4.25% (4.36% APR) -	50.1%	42.1%
North Carolina	4.25% (4.40% APR)	71.2%	33.2%
North Dakota	4.38% (4.51% APR)	60.1%	37.7%
Ohio	4.25% (4.40% APR)	75.4%	27.0%
Oklahoma	4.25% (4.37% APR) -	71.0%	52.4%
Oregon	4.25% (4.41% APR) -	69.6%	19.6%
Pennsylvania	4.25% (4.36% APR)	62.5%	75.7%
Rhode Island	4.38% (4.51% APR)	62.6%	36.6%
South Carolina	4.25% (4.40% APR)	71.0%	29.0%
South Dakota	4.25% (4.37% APR) -	N/A	N/A
Tennessee	4.25% (4.40% APR)	71.2%	30.7%
Texas	4.25% (4.38% APR) -	68.8%	30.6%
Utah	4.25% (4.35% APR)	73.7%	22.2%
Vermont	4.38% (4.51% APR)	N/A	N/A
Virginia	4.25% (4.43% APR)	71.7%	25.0%
Washington	4.25% (4.40% APR) -	67.9%	21.4%
West Virginia	4.38% (4.51% APR)	67.0%	68.0%
Wisconsin	4.38% (4.51% APR)	68.3%	35.6%
Wyoming	4.25% (4.39% APR)	64.2%	23.0%

For more information on current mortgage rates or for state specific mortgage rates, please visit http://www.lendingtree.com/mortgage-loans/rates/.

The LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse is published every Wednesday. Home loan rates above are reflective of actual rates offered to borrowers by lenders on the LendingTree network. Lowest rates shown reflect the payment of one discount point. Rates will vary based on the borrower's loan details and credit profile. Visit www.lendingtree.com to learn more.

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