Month: November 2011

TODAY’S MORTGAGE RATES ; INTEREST RATES REMAIN STABLE

TODAY’S MORTGAGE RATES:

November 28th, 2011

During the past few weeks we have really seen a stable market for interest rates. Last week the bond market closed even (0 bps), keeping rates relatively the same as the week before. Rates have basically remained at the same levels for most of November.

I still recommend LOCKING in the present market. Rates look like they have hit their lows, and there is not any technical indicators that show that rates will go below their current levels. So without much hope of rates going lower, there really is only one way to go.

Floating a loan in the current market is hoping for rates to drop lower than they most likely will, and risking rates going up. I don’t think there is enough reward for the risk.

Below are rates available paying a point or less:

30 year fixed: 3.875% paying 1 point, 4.125% paying 0 points

20 year fixed: 3.875% paying .53 point, 4% paying 0 points

15 year fixed: 3.25% paying .85 points, 3.625% paying 0 points

5/1 ARM: 2.5% paying .78 points; 2.75% paying 0 points

7/1 ARM: 2.875% paying .92 points, 3.25% paying 0 points

30 year fixed High Balance Loan: 4.25% paying 1 point, 4.5% paying 0 points

30 year fixed FHA: 3.75% paying .54 points, 3.99% paying 0 points

15 year fixed FHA: 3.375% paying .66 points, 3.625% paying 0 points

30 year fixed VA: 3.75% paying 0 points

 

Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates.  Current Mortgage Rates and APRs for refinancing and purchasing in Arizona, California, and Colorado.  Mortgage Rates Sheets for fixed mortgages, ARM mortgages, Variable Mortgages, Interest Only Mortgages, HARP mortgages, DU Refi Plus Mortgages, Freddie Mac Open Access Mortgages, Freddie Mac Foreclosure Relief Mortgage, VA mortgages, VA Interest Rate Reduction Loans, FHA mortgages, FHA streamline mortgages, Conforming mortgages, Conventional Mortgages, High Balance Mortgages, Fannie Mae mortgages, Freddie Mac Mortgages,  and Jumbo Mortgages.

November 28th, 2011

TODAY’S MORTGAGE RATES ; INTEREST RATES REMAIN STABLE

TODAY’S MORTGAGE RATES , HARP 2.0 GUIDELINES RELEASED

TODAY’S MORTGAGE RATES:

November 21st, 2011

The bond market closed another see-saw type week with trading ending at + 6 bps on the week.  Mortgage interest rate pricing has basically stayed the same and I expect more of the same results this week.  Although this is a work shortened week in America, Europe and Asia are business as usual.  There are not any major reports or events on the horizon this week that should raise or lower rates too much.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving with your family!!

Below are rates available paying a point or less: 

30 year fixed: 3.875% paying 1 point,  4.125% paying 0 points

20 year fixed: 3.875% paying .53 point, 4% paying 0 points

15 year fixed: 3.25% paying .85 points, 3.625% paying 0 points

5/1 ARM: 2.5% paying .78 points; 2.75% paying 0 points

7/1 ARM: 2.875% paying .92 points, 3.25% paying 0 points

30 year fixed High Balance Loan: 4.25% paying 1 point, 4.5% paying 0 points

30 year fixed FHA: 3.75% paying .54 points, 3.99% paying 0 points

15 year fixed FHA: 3.375% paying .66 points, 3.625% paying 0 points

30 year fixed VA: 3.75% paying 0 points


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HARP 2.0 – WHO IS ELLIGIBLE?

HARP 2.0 is now only two weeks away.  The new guidelines were released this week and below are the MAIN changes. 

REMINDER:  A HARP loan is a product that allows homeowners backed by a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan the ability to refinance their loan at up to 125% of the value with no mortgage insurance as long as they don’t have it currently.  The original loan must have been delivered to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac by May of 2009.  Below are changes that will allow more homeowners to take advantage of this product.

HARP 2.0:

1.)  Starts with applications dated December 1st or later.

2.)  The biggest change – removing the 125% barrier for fixed loans.  There is an unlimited LTV for fixed loans and a max 105% LTV for ARM loans and loans with terms over 30 years.

3.)  Another biggie – eliminates the need for an appraisal or automated valuation model to complete the loan.

4.)  Allows 1 30 day late in the past 12 months – as long as it is not within the most recent 6 months.

5.)  Before, you had to have the same occupancy as when you took out the original loan.  This has now been lifted.  For example, you could not complete a HARP loan on an original primary residence that is now a rental.  Now you can.

6.)  Fannie Mae is removing the waiting periods for short sales and foreclosures for this product.

This program will help the underwater homeowners that have stayed in their home and maintained their payment, to lower their interest rate to the current market levels.  This is a great product, and I think this is a step in the right direction for our industry.

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Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates.  Current Mortgage Rates and APRs for refinancing and purchasing in Arizona, California, and Colorado.  Mortgage Rates Sheets for fixed mortgages, ARM mortgages, Variable Mortgages, Interest Only Mortgages, HARP mortgages, DU Refi Plus Mortgages, Freddie Mac Open Access Mortgages, Freddie Mac Foreclosure Relief Mortgage, VA mortgages, VA Interest Rate Reduction Loans, FHA mortgages, FHA streamline mortgages, Conforming mortgages, Conventional Mortgages, High Balance Mortgages, Fannie Mae mortgages, Freddie Mac Mortgages,  and Jumbo Mortgages.

TODAY’S MORTGAGE RATES, HARP 2.0 GUIDELINES RELEASE

 

HARP 2.0 – UPDATED GUIDELINES MEANT TO HELP MORE HOME OWNERS:

HARP 2.0

November 17th, 2011

HARP 2.0 is now only two weeks away.  The new guidelines were released this week and below are the MAIN changes. 

REMINDER:  A HARP loan is a product that allows homeowners backed by a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan the ability to refinance their loan at up to 125% of the value with no mortgage insurance as long as they don’t have it currently.  The original loan must have been delivered to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac by May of 2009. 

HARP 2.0:

1.)  Starts with applications dated December 1st or later.

2.)  The biggest change – removing the 125% barrier for fixed loans.  There is an unlimited LTV for fixed loans and a max 105% LTV for ARM loans and loans with terms over 30 years.

3.)  Another biggie – eliminates the need for an appraisal or automated valuation model to complete the loan.

4.)  Allows 1 30 day late in the past 12 months – as long as it is not within the most recent 6 months.

5.)  Before, you had to have the same occupancy as when you took out the original loan.  This has now been lifted.  For example, you could not complete a HARP loan on an original primary residence that is now a rental.  Now you can.

6.)  Fannie Mae is removing the waiting periods for short sales and foreclosures for this product.

What do you think of these changes?  The first version of HARP did not help nearly as many people as projected – Will these new changes be more effective in helping homeowners with little to no equity improve their rate and stay in their home?

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HARP 2.0 – UPDATED GUIDELINES

 

TODAY’S MORTGAGE RATES – ALL EYES ON EUROPE

TODAY’S MORTGAGE RATES:

November 14th, 2011

The bond market closed last week trading down – 19 bps. Mortgage rates and pricing increased slightly on the week as a whole. My bank took on a new investor, so my pricing is improved across the board even though pricing is a bit higher this week. Check out my updated pricing below:

The bond market and stock market are still trading up and down with most investors looking at Europe’s debt crisis. One day, the markets are doom and gloom due to discouraging developments in Europe. The next day, the markets are up beat as new plans/leadership are announced, increasing hope that the crisis will soon be averted.

Mortgage rates have seemed to hit an even plane where they continue to stay in the 3.875% – 4.125% range for a 30 year fixed product.

As I said last week, I am still encouraging customers to consider 5/1 and 7/1 ARM loans right now. I am seeing 0 cost loans on a 5/1 ARM and 7/1 ARM in the low 3%’s, and even lower if you want to pay fees.

Below are rates available paying a point or less:

30 year fixed: 3.875% paying 1 point, 4.125% paying 0 points

20 year fixed: 3.75% paying 1 point, 4% paying 0 points

15 year fixed: 3.25% paying .85 points, 3.625% paying 0 points

5/1 ARM: 2.5% paying .78 points; 2.75% paying 0 points

7/1 ARM: 2.875% paying .92 points, 3.25% paying 0 points

30 year fixed High Balance Loan: 4.25% paying 1 point, 4.5% paying 0 points

30 year fixed FHA: 3.75% paying .54 points, 3.99% paying 0 points

15 year fixed FHA: 3.375% paying .66 points, 3.625% paying 0 points

30 year fixed VA: 3.75% paying 0 points

Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates.  Current Mortgage Rates and APRs for refinancing and purchasing in Arizona, California, and Colorado.  Mortgage Rates Sheets for fixed mortgages, ARM mortgages, Variable Mortgages, Interest Only Mortgages, HARP mortgages, DU Refi Plus Mortgages, Freddie Mac Open Access Mortgages, Freddie Mac Foreclosure Relief Mortgage, VA mortgages, VA Interest Rate Reduction Loans, FHA mortgages, FHA streamline mortgages, Conforming mortgages, Conventional Mortgages, High Balance Mortgages, Fannie Mae mortgages, Freddie Mac Mortgages,  and Jumbo Mortgages.

Today’s Mortgage Rates – November 14th, 2011

 

 

MORTGAGE RATES IMPROVE AGAIN

MORTGAGE RATES IMPROVE:

November 7th, 2011

The bond market closed last week selling +116 bps up, pushing mortgage pricing and rates down for the second consecutive week. Even though October was a great month for stocks and a bad month for interest rates, the past couple weeks have seen rates improve. The US economy continues to show signs of improvement, but the weight on the market is the continuing European debt crisis. Many investors are still seeking the security of US treasuries, which is helping keep interest rates low at the present time.

The FED met last week and is taking a wait and see approach. They are not taking action at the present time and letting the market takes it’s course.

Currently rates are very close to the historic lows we saw in August 2011. This week is shaping up to be a relatively quiet week with a lack of significant financial data coming into the market. Of course with the happenings in Europe, things can change very quickly if new information comes out to stir up the market.

I am really encouraging borrowers to seriously look at ARM loans right now. 5/1 and 7/1 ARMs are pricing very good right now, and if you plan on selling in 5 or 7 years, these are great products that allow you to get the best rate/payment available on the market.

Below are rates available paying a point or less:

30 year fixed: 4% paying .83 points, 4.25% paying 0 points

20 year fixed: 3.75% paying 1 point, 4% paying 0 points

15 year fixed: 3.375% paying .63 points, 3.625% paying 0 points

5/1 ARM: 2.5% paying .78 points; 2.75% paying 0 points

7/1 ARM: 2.875% paying .69 points, 3.125% paying 0 points

30 year fixed High Balance Loan: 4.375% paying .75 points, 4.75% paying 0 points

30 year fixed FHA: 3.75% paying .54 points, 3.99% paying 0 points

15 year fixed FHA: 3.375% paying .66 points, 3.625% paying 0 points

30 year fixed VA: 3.75% paying 0 points

Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates.  Current Mortgage Rates and APRs for refinancing and purchasing in Arizona, California, and Colorado.  Mortgage Rates Sheets for fixed mortgages, ARM mortgages, Variable Mortgages, Interest Only Mortgages, HARP mortgages, DU Refi Plus Mortgages, Freddie Mac Open Access Mortgages, Freddie Mac Foreclosure Relief Mortgage, VA mortgages, VA Interest Rate Reduction Loans, FHA mortgages, FHA streamline mortgages, Conforming mortgages, Conventional Mortgages, High Balance Mortgages, Fannie Mae mortgages, Freddie Mac Mortgages,  and Jumbo Mortgages.

Mortgage Rates Improve Again – November 7th, 2011