Blue Moon New Years Eve 2010 Mortgage Report
Posted by Dennis Pease on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 11:26pm.
Mortgage rates are just a bit higher this week over last, as shown below. New claims for unemployment were down significantly this week and that has hurt the bond market. There are no guarantees that next week's rates will get better, though we expect the “after holiday” markets to be much more stable than the past two weeks. We'll hope for the best, and yes; rates are still fantastic!
I know you've heard the rumblings of changes that are taking effect tomorrow (01/01/10) in the mortgage finance industry. These changes mainly affect the disclosure process from us, your mortgage professionals, to the borrowers. However, because of these changes it appears there will be an impact on how you do business as well. The differences may be many, and they will be addressed over the next days, weeks, and months as they come to light.
One of the issues we're facing is the necessity of relying on “pre-qualification” letters for your buyers instead of “pre-approval” letters. More details on this to come. Also, at this time, it appears that the buyer's will need to pay for inspections, home warranties, etc, outside of closing. That is, at time of service or by invoice. You may be doing that already, but until there is better clarification on the rules please be aware of this.
The problem we are facing is that if we ask several “experts” on the new rules about these changes, we get several different answers. So please don't get too worked up over these things, because I feel once these changes are implemented the good folks in Washington DC, who thought they were doing great things in the name of “consumer protection” will begin to see all the collateral damage. However, for the most part, the new rules are here to stay, and it will just be up us to figure out how to handle them and minimize the impact they have on you. That's why it is so important for you to be doing business with true mortgage professionals who are on top of all the changes. I, of course, would be one of those! J
I hope you've been having a great holiday season, and I wish you a safe, joyous, and prosperous New Year!!!! 2010 just has to be better; don't ya think?!!
My cell phone will be on all weekend if you or your clients need questions answered.
Go Ducks!! Or, I guess it's “hey Ducks, rose up”!
The following rates are based on 30 day locks with no discount points, as of this morning. They are not come ons, they are the rates your buyers will most likely get from a reputable lender, regardless of what is advertised. Certainly there are other specialized programs available, depending on the qualifications of the buyer.
30 year fixed conforming = |
5.125% |
|
15 year = |
4.500% |
|
3/1 ARM = |
4.000% |
|
5/1 ARM I/O = |
4.500% |
|
Jumbo fixed = |
6.000% |
|
Jumbo ARM = |
4.200% |
|
FHA/VA 30 year fixed = |
5.250% |
|
Prime rate is currently = |
3.250% |
Authored by Lorin Wamsley, CMPS - Senior Mortgage Consultant, Precision Funding Phone: 541-681-8787
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Lots of great information. I am sure the rates will stay pretty stable for the time to come.
Posted on Friday, January 1st, 2010 at 8:54 PM.