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Rates Hold; Non-Taxable Income – “Gross Up” by 125%

30 Year Fixed Rate Loan at a Cost of One Point: 3.75%*

Rates held from yesterday, but they remain about 1/8 higher than they were for most of January. This is a result of the increase in G Fees, as well as signs of strength in the economy.

We constantly get borrowers with NON-taxable income who are confused about how much they qualify for. Non-taxable income or income not subject to taxation (usually by both the Federal and State governments) includes: ...

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Tuesday Rate Quotes; Rates Slightly Increased from Last Week but Remain Low

Below are 7 Scenarios and related rate quotes. Please let us know if you would like quotes for other scenarios.

30 Year Fixed Rate CONFORMING: Loan at a Cost of One Point: 3.75%
*Assumes: 20% Down; Credit Score above 740; Loan Amount Less than $417,000; Owner-Occupied; Single Family Residence; APR is Approximately 0.20% higher, depending on specific loan amount

30 Year Fixed Rate HIGH BALANCE: Loan at a Cost of One Point: 3.875%
*Assumes: 20% Down; Credit Score above ...

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Rates Up Again; HO6 Insurance; Open House Fliers

30 Year Fixed Rate Loan at a Cost of One Point: 3.75%*

Rates are up a bit again, as the economy appears to be picking up some steam and the European debt crisis appears to be sliding from the news.

Almost all of the Condos we finance now require the addition of HO6 Insurance. The homeowner’s association insurance covers the overall building only. HO6 insurance covers the unit itself (interior), personal property, fixtures and upgrades. It also offers liability protection.

HO6 Insurance ...

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Rates Up; No or Tighter Contigencies for Strong Buyers

30 Year Fixed Rate Loan at a Cost of One Point: 3.75%*

Rates increased in the face of strong job and housing reports. They look to increase more in coming weeks as the effects of the “G Fee” increases (higher fees by Fannie and Freddie) will be felt.

We have a pre-approved “first time” buyer with an 800 credit scores, no debt, $120,000 in income, perfect job stability and $200,000 in savings. She is bidding on $350,000 homes because she is ...

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Rates Off; “Stated Income” Program Is Asset-Based

30 Year Fixed Rate Loan at a Cost of One Point: 3.75%*

Rates are off a bit today as a result of an improvement in the jobs/employment picture.

Just to repeat for our new readers: “good economic” news usually pushes rates higher.

We still get constant inquiries about “Stated Income” programs. There are no true “stated” programs. The only options are “hard money” loans, requiring 30% down and a rate of about 10%, or our Asset Based loans.

We have a program ...

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