I had four clients call me this week asking me, "Since the fed lowered interest rates this week, can I get a
traditional loan?" Well, in a simple answer, "NO!"

I am willing to help these people work on their credit over the next couple years. But, if you couldn't get
approved for a loan last week, more than likely the feds lowering the interest rate isn't going to help you.

The only thing the fed's lowering interest rates can do for buyers is basically get them more home for their
dollar. You see with a ½ of a percent interest cut on a mortgage, you

can save someone buying a $250,000 approximately $75 a month.

What that means to a buyer is that instead of being able to afford a $250,000 home, they now would be able to
possibly buy a $270,000 home and keep the same payments per month.

You see, the feds didn't lax the restrictions on what it takes to get a loan, they only really helped those who
already qualify. If you really want a home in the next couple years and don't mind a little hard work, then give
me a call and I would love to help you get your credit in order and find you your dream home.

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
http://www.ifoundyournewhome.com/

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Todd Clark (broker w/ Ken's Home Team)
Keller Williams Realty
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)746-9573

 

 

 

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3 Comments on The fed’s lowering the interest rate doesn’t really help you qualify for a loan

OCT
03
2007
183,175 Points 13 Featured Posts Called Shot Master
Sadly I've only seen my client's rate creep up since the 'drop'. So much misinformation in our media!
2:29pm • #1
OCT
04
2007
I'm with Jennifer Todd. I've watched rates creep back up since the cut. For 2 days rates were lower than they had been for a couple of months and then they went higher that the last 2 months and now they are bouncing right around what they were. Unfortunately when I tell people that they just seem to think I'm lying or something...haha...I had a client ask "Well, how is that even possible?" I had to explain that it is great that the FEDs cut that rate but the lenders have to follow suit to pass that onto the consumers...its a shame.
8:23am • #2
1,949,142 Points 155 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master
Jennifer & Rick - You are both right, rates have creeped back up, but my clients just thought that even know their credit score didn't go up, that the lower rates would help them. If you have a 550 credit score, no matter what the interest rate is, you still are not going to qualify for a loan.
10:53am • #3

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