@NewsLambert Lance, is it for qualifying? I think the more likely scenarios is they are using FHA so they can pay up to 6% in seller paid costs. Agency limits it to 3% with the lower down payments.
@Leonajardinho The real value of that car is years 6-15. It is paid off and will run forever. Trading it in would be letting it go in the sweet spot of its life.
@mortgagetruth Most of my production this year has been portfolio ARMs. Fixed doesn’t make sense for most of my clients and hasn’t since oil went up. But I’m focused on doctors and affluent segments which is different than most folks.
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are adding infielder Ben Zobrist to the roster today and is expected to make his MLB debut.
Zobrist is a switch hitter who is expected to be primarily a utility player that can provide solid defense and a high contact rate.
@AdvisorJohn I’m in FL. Square footage, age of home/roof, flood requirements are all a factor. We’re also seeing lower HOI in some areas. Hard to ballpark for sure.
Another big bank has dropped their mortgage rates into the 5s across the board.
Weak jobs data from ADP was the driver today.
Yes, rates require ~1 point and 20% down, but chances are you'll be able to get 5s w/o points and on more scenarios if this trend continues.
Good reminder that actual mortgage rates are well below the national average you see reported.
Major banks and lenders are firmly in the 5s w/ reasonable points and fees.
While 15-year loans are nearly priced in the 4s...
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The Fed cut rates today.
Mortgage rates went higher.
It’s a good reminder that the two don’t move together and sometimes they move in opposite directions.