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Friday, September 5, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Roger and Gaby Lind
Penny Florence, Gaby and Roger Lind, Julie Neerings and Marty Qualls, Closing at United Title Services-Nette Ray Escrow Officer, 9/04/08. Penny and Julie are with Keller Williams Realty."The two best things about working with Marty were his dedication and commitment to us and getting our loan done!" Roger and Gaby Lind, Closing September 4, 2008
Rate Watch 9/4/08: Float
Bonds have broken above the 200 day moving average and preliminary jobs reports estimates (from the report to be released tomorrow) indicates Bond friendly numbers. It will be prudent to float into tomorrows report and see if we can continue the rate improvements we have enjoyed the last two days.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Rate Trend Index
Aug. 28 - Sept. 3
This week, the panelists were almost evenly split. A little over one-third believe mortgage rates will rise over the next 35 to 45 days, and a little over a third believe they will remain relatively unchanged (plus or minus 2 basis points). Almost one-third think rates will fall.
Panel:
Up:36%
Down: 28%
Unchanged:36%
This week, the panelists were almost evenly split. A little over one-third believe mortgage rates will rise over the next 35 to 45 days, and a little over a third believe they will remain relatively unchanged (plus or minus 2 basis points). Almost one-third think rates will fall.
Panel:
Up:36%
Down: 28%
Unchanged:36%
Average Mortgage Rates 9/3/08
NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGES
Conventional Loan: These averages include 1.75% discount point, origination fee of $795, $400 appraisal, Title Fees, assumes 20% equity, Loan size of $160,000, Credit Score of 720. FHA Loan: .35% higher in rate, 1.375% discount point, $795 origination fee, $150,000 Loan size, 600 credit score, 3% equity, $400 Appraisal, Title Fees
30 yr fixed mtg
6.25%
15 yr fixed mtg
5.76%
5/1 ARM
5.89%
Conventional Loan: These averages include 1.75% discount point, origination fee of $795, $400 appraisal, Title Fees, assumes 20% equity, Loan size of $160,000, Credit Score of 720. FHA Loan: .35% higher in rate, 1.375% discount point, $795 origination fee, $150,000 Loan size, 600 credit score, 3% equity, $400 Appraisal, Title Fees
30 yr fixed mtg
6.25%
15 yr fixed mtg
5.76%
5/1 ARM
5.89%
Rate Watch: Carefully Floating
With a tough 200 day moving average just overhead, it is prudent to float for now, but be prepared for a change in direction. Boston Fed pResident Rosengren is scheduled to speak this afternoon which could cause a ripple in the Bond market. Oil continues to trade just below it's 200 day moving average, which is noteworthy, since the last time it traded below this level was in March of 2007, when oil was trading at $62 per barrel. It appears that in the Fed Fund Futures there is little chance that the Fed will raise the discount rate when they meet September 16th. I will watch the market carefully today and will let you know if there is a change in direction.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Rate Watch: Market closed: Labor Day
On a Holiday and on a weekend, the rate sheet from the business day "before" is what I can lock at. Enjoy your Labor Day!
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
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