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This past week has shown how unpredictable mortgage rates can become in an uneasy economic market. Conforming 30 year fixed mortgage rates have gradually increased from 4.625% to 4.875% while 15 year have gone from 3.875% to 4.250% according to FreeRateUpdate.com's daily survey of wholesale and direct lenders rate sheets. These mortgage rates continue to be available to well qualified borrowers with 0.7 to 1% origination fee.

FHA 30 year fixed mortgage rates have followed the same pattern this week inching up from 4.500% to 4.625%. At the same time, FHA 15 year fixed mortgage rates have stayed the same at 4.000% while FHA 5/1 adjustable mortgage rates took a leap from 3.125% to 3.500%. FHA fixed mortgages are still below conforming mortgage rates and continue to attractive borrowers especially new home buyers because of their low down payment requirements. FHA mortgage loans can also be complemented with state and local housing initiative programs for greater savings to borrowers.