Posted by Jim Hungerford on January 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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
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Posted by Jim Hungerford on December 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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
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Posted by Jim Hungerford on December 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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
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Posted by Jim Hungerford on September 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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
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Posted by Jim Hungerford on September 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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
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Posted by Jim Hungerford on August 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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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Posted by Jim Hungerford on June 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This weeks market news that may impact mortgage rates: 6/14 – PPI and Retail Sales 6/15 – CPI and Industrial Production 6/16 – Housing stats and Philly Fed 6/17 – Consumer Sentiment 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 … Read more
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Posted by Jim Hungerford on May 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The beginning of last week rates continued to decline, but mid-week the reminder that the Fed will eventually sell its portfolio of mortgage-backed-securities erased the any gains and the market ended the week basically undchanged. What to watch this week: Tues 5.24 – New Home Sales. 2-Yr auction Wed 5.25 – Durable Orders and 5-yr … Read more
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Posted by Jim Hungerford on May 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Were you caught up in the meltdown over the last couple of years? Lost your home, your job or some other extenuating circumstances that changed your life? Your not alone! Thousands of individuals/families are in the same situation. If your financial situation improving, then you still may qualify for a home mortgage. Click here for credit … Read more
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Posted by Jim Hungerford on April 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment
HomePath Renovation Mortgage allows a borrower to purchase a property that requires light to moderate renovation. One loan amount includes both the funds for the purchase and renovation – Up to 35% of the as completed value, no more than $35,000. Low down payment and flexible mortgage terms No mortgage insurance Available for primary residences, second … Read more
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