09/16/2026
🏡 Waiting for lower interest rates does not always mean you will pay less.
A few years ago, mortgage rates were around 3%, but home prices were also considerably lower. Rates are higher today, and home values have continued to rise.
The real question is not just, “When will rates come back down?”
It is also, “How much more could the same home cost by then?”
Trying to perfectly time both mortgage rates and home prices is nearly impossible. A better approach is to find out what you can comfortably afford today and buy when the payment and numbers make sense for you. If rates improve later, refinancing may be an option.
Do not focus only on the interest rate. Look at the entire opportunity.
A quick phone call can help you understand your options, and you may be closer to homeownership than you think. You are also welcome to stop by our Dothan office and speak with us in person.
📲 Carter Hornsby
Mortgage Loan Originator
NEXA Mortgage, LLC
NMLS #1979916
334.432.0262
[email protected]
Licensed in Alabama and Florida🏠