Though mortgage interest rates have been at historic lows for months, the 2012 presidential election's ability to sway market trends means that Tuesday's results could have significant impact on the affordability of financing for those who are planning to buy a home in the near future. Fortunately, Go Banking Rates finds that mortgage rates are likely to remain low regardless of whether Obama is reelected or Romney replaces him as President.
EL SEGUNDO, CA, November 5, 2012 – Though the two presidential candidates sparred over the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in a recent debate, some analysts still don't believe Obama and Romney have paid enough attention to the slagging U.S. housing market. Even so, Go Banking Rates finds that the results of Tuesday's election could have a significant impact on future U.S. mortgage rates – and positively.
Despite what some think, no president will ever improve the economy singlehandedly. However, market conditions can be influenced by election results, which can, in turn, affect how interest rates move. This is important for those who are considering buying a home soon, as record-low interest rates could stick around longer after the election.
When it comes to Obama's influence on mortgage conditions, it has been noted that Democrats demand more regulation on markets, and that can cause a mass selling of stocks. As a result, those monies may shift over to mortgage bonds, which means lower mortgage rates.
On the other hand, GOP policies tend not to be as restrictive on market regulations, which could spell good news for the market in general, allowing for greater consumer confidence, an improved economy and a "cashing-in" of bonds, which may cause a slight rise in interest rates.
In the end, it will probably be up to consumers to sway the housing market with their dollars, regardless of election results. Basing the decision to buy a home on a possibility the election could cause a minor change in interest rates is a poor strategy.
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