by Irene Moustakas | May 28, 2009 | General Market News, Rates
The mortgage bond market got pummeled yesterday and we got multiple interest rate increases. From yesterday morning to this morning, interest rates went up by a full quarter percent (.25%), which is a significant day-over-day increase. From Thursday of last week, they...
by Irene Moustakas | May 20, 2009 | Industry News, Loan Programs and Products
Up to $417,000: Conforming Loan Limit (the best interest rates and most “common-sense” underwriting). $417,000-$729,750: High-Balance Conforming loans (this reverted back to a $729,750 loan limit, but it is temporary. It will go back to $625,500 at some...
by Irene Moustakas | May 15, 2009 | Rates, Tips
When a mortgage professional quotes you an interest rate, you can decide to “lock” it in at the terms and fees quoted, or you can decide to wait and see how the market goes. Remember that if you do not lock in, that quoted rate and cost scenario cannot be...
by Irene Moustakas | May 10, 2009 | Industry News
The fight against the HVCC isn’t over yet! I would like to share with you the letter that I wrote and sent to 9 of our elected representatives (governor, congresspeople and president). If you would like to contribute your own letter or phone call (or even use...
by Irene Moustakas | May 7, 2009 | Industry News, Miscellaneous
Lenders are now requiring homeowners of condos and townhouses to insure the fixtures and contents within their home. HOA dues (usually) cover insurance for just the outside of your unit and the development as a whole, not the inside. This can potentially change your...