Friday’s Rates

Rhonda Porter on 02 1, 2008

Conforming Mortgage Rates (loan amounts up to $417,000 for 1-unit properties).  The conforming rate quote below is based on owner occupied, “full doc” purchase with  a minimum credit scores of 680 with an 80% loan to value or lower, a loan amount of $400,000, and with reserves (taxes & insurance) not being waived.   Rates quoted are priced based on a 45 day lock with 1 point and there are no prepayment penalties on any of the rates quoted below.   

30 Year Fixed: 5.375% (APR 5.533%).  Payment per $1000 = $5.60.

30 Year Fixed with 10 Year Interest Only:  5.750% (APR 6.866%).  Payment per $1000 = $4.79.

40 Year Fixed:  5.750% (APR 5.878%).  Payment per $1000 = $5.33.

7/1 ARM (5/2/5 caps – 2.25 margin):  4.875% (APR 5.878%).  Payment per $1000 = $5.33.

7/1 ARM 10 Year Interest Only Payments (5/2/5 caps – 2.25 margin):  5.000% (APR 6.522%).  Payment per $1000 = $4.17. 

FHA/VA 30 Year Fixed:  5.625% (APR 6.154%).  Payment per $1000 = $5.76. (not factoring upfront or monthly MI for FHA).  

JUMBO (Non-Conforming) Rates.   Pricing is based on the same criteria above, with the exception that the loan amount is $417,001-$650,000 (20% down).  

30 Year Fixed: 6.500% (APR 6.657%).  Payment per $1000 = $6.32. 

30 Year Fixed with 10 Year Interest Only Payments: 6.625% (APR 6.769%).  Payment per $1000 = $5.52. 

5/1 ARM – 5/2/5 caps – 2.25 margin:  5.500% (APR 6.995%).  Payment per $1000 = $5.68.

5/1 ARM Interest Only – 5/2/5 caps – 2.25 margin:  5.500% (APR 7.063%).  Payment per $1000 = $4.58.

Please do not select your Mortgage Professional by interest rates alone and do not shop rates by APR.    This is just a small sample available of rates and products.  Rates are as of Friday, February 1, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. and may change at any time.  Available programs may change at anytime as well.   This is not a guarantee nor is it a commitment of interest rate.  For your personal rate quote or for loan amounts over $650,000, please contact me.

About the Author: Rhonda Porter

Rhonda Porter began her mortgage career on April 1, 2000 at Mortgage Master Service Corporation, a family-owned correspondent lender that has been lending in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. Prior to mortgage, she was in title industry for 14 years where she managed an escrow branch and gained an invaluable insight to the real estate industry. Rhonda Porter is a Licensed Loan Originator 510-LO-32047 (MLO-121324). Rhonda is also the Chairperson for the Social Media Committee for WAMP (Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals). Inman News named Rhonda one of the Top 50 Online Influencers of 2009. She was recognized in Seattle Weekly's Best of 2009 issue as the Best Twitting Mortgage Broker http://www.twitter.com/mortgageporter) and Sellsius 2007 Top 12 Women Real Estate Bloggers and 2007-2008 Maginficent 7 Consumer Articles. Rhonda originates mortgages for homes located in Washington State. You can reach Rhonda at rhonda@mortgageporter.com or by calling (206) 718-9488. NOTE: Rhonda Porter and Mortgage Master Service Corporation are not affiliated with any real estate brokerages.

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