3 big risks of waiting for mortgage interest rates to fall
While trying to time the market may land you a better interest rate, it can also come with some risks to consider.
Jessica Walrack is a freelance contributor who covers a variety of personal finance topics such as investing and mortgage industry trends. Over the last decade, Jessica has written hundreds of finance articles for a wide range of industry-leading publications and has served as an Advisory Board member for USA Today. Additionally, she helps finance-related startups, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies execute their content marketing strategies.
While trying to time the market may land you a better interest rate, it can also come with some risks to consider.
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