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I just quoted 4.5%!!!!!

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Mortgage and Lending with Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc NMLS# 262906

In all my years as a mortgage broker I've never done this.Cartoon Explosion

I just quoted 4.5% for a 30yr fixed loan.

A month ago they were at 6.5% & two weeks before that they were 7.5%!!

There has been a lot of speculation about the Fed lowering rates to 4.5%, but the market has done this on their own due to the current economic conditions.

We are seeing a lot of volatility right now & there's no telling how long these rates will last, so if there are any buyers on the fence now is the time to jump!!

Michael A. Caruso
Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

Nice to hear it...go get that loan.

The Fed worked on overnight rates, not mortgage rates but there is a more concerted effort to bring mortgage rates down... and combined with the Fed's move yesterday it should create the stimulus we need.

Dec 17, 2008 04:04 AM
Cameron Wilson
Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA
The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ

If buyers don't jump on 4.5% then they are not buyers at all.

Dec 17, 2008 04:04 AM
Patty Carroll
Vancouver, WA

Hpoefully this will get those buyers that are sitting on the sidelines to take action.

Dec 17, 2008 04:05 AM
Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

4.5% is an awesome rate...and you're absolutely right. It should bring any buyers "on the fence" to the contract table.

Dec 17, 2008 04:05 AM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Dan~ That is almost unheard of! What a fantastic rate! 4.5%! Who hoo, those buyers that have been waiting need to jump right now!    Vickie McCartney

Dec 17, 2008 04:11 AM
Dan Magstadt
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc - Lake City, FL

You're correct - Now is the time where we see who is serious & who is a tire kicker! I've had a bunch of people give me the "Call me when rates are 4.5% & I'll submit an application immediately" line & now I'm giving it to them. We'll see how many people will jump on this.

A buyer or someone needing to refinance is CRAZY not to take advantage of these rates!! 

Dec 17, 2008 04:13 AM
Mike Klijanowicz
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Perry Hall, MD
Associate Broker @ Cummings & Co. Realtors

How many points with that quote?  20% LTV or 40% LTV?

Dec 17, 2008 04:32 AM
Troy Ott
Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS - Columbia, SC

WOW. 4.5%, why are buyers not jumping all over that?

Dec 17, 2008 04:37 AM
Dan Magstadt
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc - Lake City, FL

Michael - It was a VA loan (Up to 100% LTV) w/ 3/4 point...not too bad!

Troy - They should be!!!

Dec 17, 2008 04:45 AM
Ilyce Glink
Think Glink Media - Chicago, IL
Best-selling author, award-winning TV/radio host.

This should be the motivation people need to commit!

Dec 17, 2008 06:03 AM
Lisa Friedman
Alliance Realtors - Bedminster, NJ
Central New Jersey Real Estate

Very exciting news.  Bet you never thought you would see the day that you were quoting rates this low!  Now lets hope it spurs on the market!

Dec 17, 2008 06:16 AM
Dan Magstadt
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc - Lake City, FL

I agree Ilyce!

You're right Lisa, I never thought I'd see 4.5% on a 30yr fixed - I'm sure there will be a day that I talk about "The good ol' days". ....Kind of like when gas was at .67 gal:)

Dec 17, 2008 07:47 AM