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prime: Fed Rate Cut Prime now 4.5%!!!! - 10/08/08 07:41 AM
BREAKING NEWS
 
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve and six other major central banks from around the world slashed interest rates Wednesday in an attempt to prevent a mushrooming financial crisis from becoming a global economic meltdown.  The Fed reduced its key rate from 2 percent to 1.5 percent.
The Prime … (1 comments)

prime: 11 acres of Prime Real Estate - waiting to be devoped-Now's your chance - 09/29/08 04:44 PM
Commercial Opportunity at it's Best! 11acres of prime REAL ESTATELocation: Bayville, NJHighway Business zone. Porperty is currently being used as a residential home. 11 acres of Prime real estate. Zoned commercially. High and dry lot conditions- so use your imagination. What a great property to develop. Property consists of 2 homes … (1 comments)

prime: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Good News, Bad News in the Mortgage Market - 08/07/08 11:53 PM
So do you want the good news first or the bad news first?
Well, the good news is that the rate of default on subprime mortgages across the nation is starting to slow.  According to a New York Times article, “The problems with mortgages made to people with weak, or subprime, … (1 comments)

prime: Paint Your Home Before You Sell It - 06/30/08 09:06 AM
Usually all sellers think the paint or wallpaper on their walls is the perfect color or look.  But most buyers will not.  Not everyone likes the colors barn red or mauve or even coconut husk on interior walls.  But there are some basic colors everyone can agree on; white and off … (2 comments)

prime: Economists paid to throw darts? - 05/06/08 05:24 PM
I would say that at least this month, the newspapers should rank economists below used car salesmen and loan officers when it comes to the listing of "who can you trust".  Of course all three would rank above politicians.
Well, the economists missed again with their prediction of March consumer spending.  The actual … (0 comments)

prime: Here is a good article on Fed Rate Cuts and their effect on Home Mortgage Rates. - 05/02/08 12:44 PM
Here is a good article on Fed Rate Cuts and their effect on Home Mortgage Rates.
Click on below article to see the cause and effect on interest rates.
I always get calls after a Fed Rate Cut and expalin all day why rates went up whenthe Fed just cut them. 
 http://biz.yahoo.com/usnews/080430/30_what_fed_moves_mean_for_mortgage_rates.html
 
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prime: FED DROPS RATE 1/2%|MORTGAGE RATE DROP TO FOLLOW? - 04/30/08 05:20 PM
Mortgage rates have not moved much over the last few months as the Fed has droped the discount rate.  In fact, the latest movement has been to the upside.  Inflation, or the fear of inflation is what drives the fixed rate loans and the Fed still fears signs of inflation and … (0 comments)

prime: April 2008 Mortgage Market Conditions in Mississippi - 04/15/08 05:20 PM
April 2008 Mortgage Market Conditions in Mississippi Based on research by the National Association of Realtors. Nationally, 32% of homeowners have paid their homes in full.  In Mississippi, 43% have done so. Nationally, 53% have a prime mortgage.  In Mississippi, the number is 38%. Both nationally and in Mississippi, 9% financed their home with a … (0 comments)

prime: PRIME ADVANTAGE - 03/07/08 02:24 PM
I often have a problem with some of my clients when I suggest priming walls before doing any painting. The biggest argument they have is that I only want to make more work therefore more money. That certainly is not the case. The benefits of priming your walls and ceiling are … (1 comments)

prime: The Economic High Wire Act! - 02/13/08 03:13 PM
Hello from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Welcome to the IowaMortgageGuy Blog!  Glad to have you as a guest and hope to see you back again soon.  Hope you find the information useful and informative.
It takes a lot of effort to keep our countries financial system balanced.  Have you ever wondered how some … (0 comments)

prime: Apartment / Multifamily Units / Hotel-Motel loans - 02/12/08 08:11 PM
PROPERTY INFORMATIONTitle Sales Contract and Escrow Instructions if applicable. (Purchase only)Building Rent Roll. The rent roll MUST MATCH the leases with tenant’s name, unit number, current rental amount, etc. PLEASE check accuracy before forwarding to us. Current leases or rental agreements for the subject property.2 years Historical and Current Operating StatementsNote: … (0 comments)

prime: Subprime delinquency rates are 10X as high as prime loans - 01/31/08 06:45 PM
The news media keeps lumping prime loans and subprime loans when it reports on the housing crunch. I wish they would do a little bit of research. Prime loans are not defaulting like subprime loans. Yes, underwrwiting guidelines have tightened up (as they should have), but the default rate on prime loans … (0 comments)

prime: FED CUTS RATES AGAIN. PRIME is now at 6% - 01/30/08 01:50 PM
The fed just cut the key interest rates again, now making prime 6%.  This was expected by all on wall street and should come as no surprise.  That makes a 2.25% fall in rates over the past few months, making everything from consumer loans and credit cards to Home Equity Lines … (0 comments)

prime: What did today's rate cut mean?? - 01/22/08 01:12 PM
Today's prime rate cut of .75% means that mortgage rates are going to continue to drop even lower,.. Right?  Not Necessarily!!! 
As much as I hope that rates continue to drop for homeowners, this rate cut does not mean that the 30 year rates will go down immediately.  Rates have actually … (1 comments)

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prime: New FICO scoring - 01/06/08 11:02 AM
Default Lines: The New Math Of Credit Scores by Jane J. Kim Thursday, December 20, 2007provided by
Fair Isaac Corp., maker of the popular FICO credit score used by most lenders, says its new scoring model will do a better job predicting the likelihood of a borrower defaulting on a loan. … (0 comments)

prime: The Death of the Subprime Market and the Resurgence of the FHA Loan - 11/28/07 02:44 PM
The agonizing death of the subprime market this past July/August has seen the demise of many big and small lenders. The Bank of America bailout of the nation's largest lender, Countrywide (CFC), by virtue of a 15% equity interest acquisition has allowed this wounded giant to continue. The financial markets would be further … (9 comments)

prime: Fed giveth, the Fed takes away - 10/31/07 04:28 PM
The Fed's action of dropping the discount rate was expected.  What the market did not want was the comments that additional reductions were unlikely.  It seems that the housing problems don't impact the members of the Fed committee - only us.  Instead of saying things that might improve mortgage rates to … (2 comments)

prime: Rate Cut - 10/31/07 02:10 PM
Halloween Rate Cut
As of October 31st the Fed has decided to make another rate cut.  They dropped the short term interest rate a quarter of a percent, to 4.5% today.  Fed chairman Ben Bernanke and company decided this to help the housing market crunch.
Investors had been betting on a .25% cut, … (3 comments)

prime: Treasuries Rise on Evidence Credit Losses Threatening Economy - 10/18/07 10:02 AM
Treasuries rose, pushing two-year note yields toward their biggest weekly drop since September 2005, as concern increased that credit market losses are threatening the broader economy. Two-year note yields fell for a fourth straight day after a 32 percent decline in profit at Bank of America Corp. triggered concern that the … (1 comments)

prime: Are the best neighborhoods the most expensive? - 10/18/07 08:36 AM
From InmanWiki
<!-- Commented out - Rod 2/19/2007 -->Prime neighborhoods are also usually the most expensive neighborhoods, often putting them out of reach for first-time home buyers. You may be wise to sacrifice on house amenities, such as an extra bedroom or a remodeled kitchen, in order to afford a house in … (0 comments)

prime: How The U.S. Prime Rate Works - 10/09/07 05:31 PM
Don't you hate it when borrowers call you and say "Hey, I heard that the FED cut the rates...I want 6% instead of my 6.50% now!!
How PRIME works.... 
If you are shopping for a new credit card, education loan, a car loan or a specific type of second mortgage called a home … (4 comments)

prime: Fixed vs. Variable Mortgage - 10/05/07 04:51 PM
I have had numerous clients ask me lately, "Should I take a fixed rate mortgage or would I be better off with a variable rate?" So based on that, I came up with the following as a general guideline of fixed vs. variable to answer this question.
Variable rate mortgages are best suited for … (5 comments)

prime: Lower Mortgage Rates Ahead! - 09/27/07 02:30 PM
Wall Street got a surprise on September 18. Many expected a quarter-point cut in interest rates, but were treated to an unexpected half-point cut instead. The prime rate -- which influences many consumer and business loans - is expected to follow the Fed's rate cut. If so, the prime rate would … (1 comments)

prime: I am sure you will agree being at the right place at the right time happens very rarely. - 09/19/07 09:48 PM
I am sure you will agree being at the right place at the right time happens very rarely.
It is my great pleasure to inform you that Mr. Bernanke, Federal Reserve chairperson has lowered the prime by .50 basis points and there is an expectation of further reductions in the months … (0 comments)

prime: Mortgage Market Watch 9/14 - 09/14/07 02:28 PM
The yield on the benchmark 10 year Treasury note climbed ten basis points through the course of this week as a government report showed U.S. sales figures were weaker than expected. Consumer sentiment and consumer confidence in these troubling economic times has finally rebounded from their lowest points in the year … (0 comments)

prime: The Federal Reserve Simplified - It Affects YOU! - 08/07/07 07:45 PM
I put up a post yesterday that generated a slew of response.  I got a question from an ActiveRain member that I thought was worthy of responding to.  In general, it was, "What's the Fed gonna do today?"
This is a great question and one you should have a high degree of … (2 comments)

prime: Countrywide is Singing the Default Blues - 07/28/07 09:32 PM
Countrywide is Singing the Default Bluesby John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR®   Mission Grove Realty  
I just found a short article in a newsletter I subscribe to (Real Trends) that is reporting that Countrywide is singing the default blues.
According to the article even their good credit loans are increasing the trend towards default … (4 comments)

prime: Major Lender ELIMINATES Subordinate financing......! - 07/25/07 02:11 AM
Wow, now here is a change that I did NOT see coming with all of the changes that are occuring in the marketplace as it relates to the constant change in the mortgage market. I've copied the text from a release that I received today.
Regardless of CLTV, First Franklin no longer … (4 comments)

prime: THE FED MET TODAY....Rates Still Paused. - 06/28/07 05:23 PM
Treasuries fell after the Federal Reserve said inflation is still the greatest risk facing the economy while keeping the benchmark lending rate at 5.25 percent for an eighth consecutive meeting. Yields on two-year notes, more sensitive than longer- maturity debt to Fed rate changes, rose the most in two weeks as … (3 comments)

prime: Of Pools and Puddles... - 06/22/07 11:18 AM
Long term mortgages and the rates and terms they carry are determined by a couple of different factors.While many people mistakenly think the Fed's control mortgage rates they are in fact determined by Mortgage-backed securities (M.B.S.).M.B.S.'s are created by pooling loans and selling bonds with coupons based on the mortgage … (0 comments)

prime: Neg Am Disclosures - a little too late? - 06/20/07 03:11 PM
I read an article the other day and was struck by the following quote.
"The Federal Reserve Board is considering potential revisions to Reg Z, including: (a) simplifying and clarifying Regulation Z's adjustable rate mortgage disclosures, to make them easier for consumers to understand and use; (b) requiring a "worst-case" payment … (3 comments)

prime: Different Types Of Variable Rates - 06/13/07 11:07 PM
LIBORis the base interest rate paid on deposits between banks in the Eurodollar market. A Eurodollar is a dollar deposited in a bank in a country where the currency is not the dollar. The Eurodollar market has been around for over 40 years and is a major component of the International … (4 comments)

prime: Jargon-R-Us! - 03/26/07 12:14 PM
I had to laugh as I sent out an email to wholesale reps this morning describing a difficult loan I was working on.I laugh because of the H.D.C. (High Density Conversations) we use in the business.Here's my scenario:
Purchase, SFR, $1.9 Million, 63% LTV,SIVA, 1099, or possibly No Ratio,Assets sourced not … (0 comments)

prime: The "Make Sense" Interest-Only Mortgage - 03/19/07 09:55 AM
 
With all of the fallout of the subprime market and the bad press on ARMs, Option Arms, and Interest-Only loans, it seems like the only good option nowadays is the traditional 30-yr fixed principal and interest mortgage.  Rates are still at relatively low levels hovering around the 6% mark. 
It is … (1 comments)

prime: Volatility Kills - 03/05/07 10:42 AM
Volatility.In Chem class we learned volatility was about how fast something went from liquid to vapor."The higher the volatility the faster our beaker of blue stuff evaporated."I know that because that's exactly what Susie D. (my lab partner) wrote down for Problem 17 on the big test.
And that's exactly what I … (2 comments)

prime: BUY, SELL, HOLD - 02/01/07 10:56 AM

We're doing another Investing in Real Estate 101 seminar this weekend.This one will be at the local Marriott in their largest room.And guess what?I just found out we're overbooked!Not only are we sold out, we're really oversold!"I'm sorry Mr. and Mrs. Smith we're going to have to bump you to a … (1 comments)

prime: One of my new mantras -or- One more thing some borrowers need to hear - 01/03/07 11:41 PM
As I read Bryant's Blog entry this evening one of my New Year's Mantras came to me; "It's their money, so it's their rules". I find myself saying this to some borrowers that seem, well, that seem to think the market isn't treating them fairly. They seem to think that based on … (9 comments)

prime: Rate yourself: Fixed or variable mortgage? - 11/25/06 04:33 PM
For a lot of people it's a more intimate question than "boxers or briefs?" and the reply is probably more revealing about a person's innermost self: Fixed-rate or variable-rate mortgage? With the Bank of Canada now widely thought to have concluded a series of seven interest-rate hikes in the past year, … (0 comments)

prime: The importance of having a real estate agent when buying a property... - 10/30/06 03:35 PM
Despite having just launched this profile (and not even having a picture up yet)  it seems appropriate to touch on something that recently affected one of my clients in their homebuying experience. But first a kind of legend I want to debunk before getting to the meat of this story.There is … (1 comments)

 
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