Eugene Mortgage Rates | Eugene Real Estate
Posted by Dennis Pease on Saturday, January 17th, 2009 at 12:42am.
After months of talking about dollar amounts with a capital B behind them, I think we're all getting a little tired. The call today was to “Fix the banks first”. I have no clue how to do that, but it appears that I'm not alone. The U.S. Treasury Dept seems to be clueless as well. I just wanted to get that out. Thanks for your indulgence.
The rates shown below are absolutely fantastic, but rates are not holding back buyers. It's uncertainty; about the economy, their jobs, the location of that market “bottom” they've been looking for, and what lies ahead. The only way to deal with those uncertainties is on a personal level with each buyer. Which simply means, you have to put yourself face to face with them. Have an opinion about what's coming down the pike, and local stats to back it up. It's called salesmanship.
So, once again, it's time to keep our focus here at home where things seem to make more sense. Working the local real estate market these days is labor intensive to say the least, but that's no different than nearly all the years preceding 2002. Door knocking, farming, open houses, networking, and making sure that every one you know is aware of what you do, and how to refer to you, is the basics of success in the current market environment. In fact, these are the keys to success in any market, and any industry. Be as effective and efficient as possible in your endeavors, and solicit help from other professionals who probably need your help as well.
The days of “order taking” are over.
I just happen to be one of those professionals you might want to ask for help. Hard work has never bothered me.
My cell phone will be on all weekend if there is anything I can help you or your clients with.
Have a terrific weekend, and stay warm!
The following rates are based on 30 day locks with no discount points, as of this afternoon. 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.
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30 year fixed conforming = |
5.125% |
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15 year = |
4.875% |
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3/1 ARM = |
5.000% |
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5/1 ARM = |
5.500% |
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Jumbo fixed = |
6.500% |
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Jumbo ARM = |
5.500% |
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FHA/VA 30 year fixed = |
5.500% |
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Prime rate is currently = |
3.250% |
Authored by Lorin Wamsley, CMPS - Senior Mortgage Consultant, Precision Funding
Phone: 541-681-8787
Dennis Pease - ReMax Integrity Real Estate Broker invites you to see more Eugene Real Estate information and All the Area Real Estate Listings .
Phone: 541-844-9287
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2 Responses to "Eugene Mortgage Rates | Eugene Real Estate"
I admire your hard work and your point of view towards it. I do not know yet how these figures will help me with my home shopping but my friends might find them useful so I'm gonna share this to them. Thanks by the way.
Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at 4:16 AM.
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I prefer the direct selling technique because it is somewhat warm and real. It's the real salesmanship. I hope this will go on even after the economy had recovered.
Posted on Sunday, January 18th, 2009 at 1:57 AM.