• THE RIGHT FIT

    A mortgage is something that you'll live with for a long time, so you want to make sure that you have the right one. To help you find the right financing, you want an experienced person with connections to competitive rates and a wide range of programs. That would be Jim Hungerford (CELL 971-226-8403), serving California, Oregon and Washington.

Mortgage Rates could cost you more with new legislation

Lock  your interest rates in sooner, rather than later as the Temporary Payroll Tax cut that President Obama signed into law will impact the future of mortgage rates  secured by Fannie/Freddie (conventional loans) or insured by FHA.  These programs have been choosen to assist in the repayment of the bill. The new law directs the Federal … Read more

Market movers that may impact mortgage rates

Last week there was little economic data in the US that impacted interest rates.  Europe was the main focus! This weeks big event will be Tuesday’s Fed meeting.  Investors will be watching for hitns of additional stimulus. Events Next Week: Tues 12/13 Fed Meeting Retail Sales 10-year Auction Wed 12/14 30-yr Auction Thur 12/15 PPI … Read more

VA County Limit update 2012

VA loan limits are calculated differently than any other program.  VA doe snot impose a maximum amount that an eligible veran may borrowe using a VA-guaranteed loan; however loan limits do establish the maximum guaranty on a loan.  The maximum guarnaty amount (available for loans over $144,000.00) is up to 25 % of the 2012 … Read more

Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan Program

Effective Wednesday, December 7, 2011, new Conditional Commitment requests for a refinance transaction will be issued by the Agency utilizing a 1.5 percent upfront guarantee fee and a 0.3 percent annual fee.  The new fee structure for FY12 is as follows:  2 percent upfront guarantee fee for purchase transactions; 1.5 percent upfront guarantee fee for … Read more

Updates to Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)

Home Affordable refinances are available to home owners who have a mortgage that is securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on or before May 31, 2009.   Federal Housing Finance Agency announced new changes with the goal of reaching more borrowers Here is a recap of the updated HARP guidelines: 1)  Removing the 125% loan to … Read more

Mortgage Market Update

New Fed Programs Help Mortgages last week: Last weeks fed announcement to boost the economy helped mortgage rates hit historic lows mid week.  This weeks New Home Sales will be released today, Durable orders will come out on Wednesday, Pending Home Sales on Thursday.  Friday could be a big day with Core PCE inflation, Personal … Read more

Veteran Home Loan info

VA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders, such as banks, savings & loans, or mortgage companies to eligible veterans for the purchase of a home which must be for their own personal occupancy. To get a loan, a veteran must apply to a lender. If the loan is approved, VA will guarantee a portion … Read more

FHA Financing for Manufactured Homes

Manufactured homes are affordable homes that are pre-made in a factory.  They can either be existing homes (only been moved once) or newly built homes placed on land the homeowner owns or is  in the process of  purchasing. FHA/HUD loans offer consumers an option to buy these affordable homes with low down payments and affordable interest rates.   To … Read more

Mortgage Market Rate update 9.16.2011

Conforming Limits: 1 unit $417,000;   2 unit $533,850;    3 unit $645,300;    4 unit $801950                               These rates do not reference a specific loan program; rather, they reflect general market conditions, which are subject to change at any time.   Credit risk pricing and how it impacts your interest rate/discount points (cost to buy rate down): … Read more

Mortgage Market Rates

Conforming Limits: 1 unit $417,000;   2 unit $533,850;    3 unit $645,300;    4 unit $801950                               These rates do not reference a specific loan program; rather, they reflect general market conditions, which are subject to change at any time.   Credit risk pricing and how it impacts your interest rate/discount points (cost to buy rate down): … Read more

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