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Rates up 0.25%+ - Tax credit loans - Rehabs/teardowns - Stated loans

Rates are up 0.25%+ So much for my comment of last week about flat trend lines! Read more. /// Rates may be higher now but still very good. Particulary first time home buyers should not delay. /// Refinances that like to wait for the better rate should get fully approved and try a short lock on rate dip and close within the week. /// Minimum Fico for FHA is now 560. /// Stated income loans still available for homes and investments: 70%ltv max. /// Have a good week folks! - Paul

Tax credit loans for closing costs (but why bother)
Short-term loans to enable buyers to use their homebuyer tax credit benefits upfront, but the loans can't cover the 3.5 percent minimum downpayment. Read more. But why bother? It is one more complication and using a seller concession will acomplish the same thing. And once the tax credit comes in, it does not need to be used to repay a loan. Remember, you must CLOSE by December 1 to be eligible for the tax credit. For details go here.

Construction and rehab loans readily available.
We have construction and rehab loans for residential (up to 4-unit properties) - investment and owner occupied. The lending value is based on the purchase price plus cost to complete, plus equity upon completion (in some cases). Presenting a rehab plan is a great way to enhance a rehab/teardown listing - and for buyers to create a dreamhome and significant equity. The timing is right. Call to discuss.

Is a commercial real estate bust inevitable?
Bailout watchdogs have something new to growl about: the lack of financing in the commercial real estate markets. Read more.

Rates up 0.25%+
For the week ending May 28th the 30-year fixed averaged 4.91% with an average 0.7% fees and points, up from last week when it averaged 4.82%, and increased again thereafter. This time last year it averaged 6.08%. "Fixed-rate mortgage rates followed long-term bond yields higher this week as financial markets try to discern the state of the economy," said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac vice president and chief economist. "Consumer confidence rose again in May and represented the largest two-month rally since records began in 1967. Freddie Mac rate surveys.

Down Payment Assistance programs on their way back?
Congress is currently considering H.R. 600, bipartisan legislation that would make DPA an allowable gift source for FHA loans. Read more.

Available
- Same day loan decision (no ifs or buts)
- 30-day closes
- Condo (conversion) financing services. Information

- FHA loans down to 560 Fico

- 50-70% LTV stated income loans (600-700 Fico)

- 95% LTV Fannie Mae condo loans

- Loans for non-residents

- Rehab and construction loans

- Jumbo loans at near conforming rates

- Commercial loans

Contact me for excellent service.

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Posted by Paul Luykx on 05/31/2009 04:56 PM