It does smack of somewhat of a risky proposition doesn't it William Feela
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Randy I have not heard of this program, but when something sounds to good to be true it usually is. Bank of America has not been the most responsive bank of late, so it will be interesting to see how this whole program develops. Did they have any info on what the DTI is on these loans?
Randy Kirsch
Manchester, CT
Good morning Randy. I have been reading about this program, but have not interacted with anyone that has participated. We'll find out over time if it has any impact, my guess it won't.
Randy Kirsch
Manchester, CT
Hi Randy. I have not heard about this program. Thanks.
Randy Kirsch
Manchester, CT
The NACA 15-year "Freedom Loan" has been available since September and between 1/3 and 1/2 of the borrowers who come to us are eligible for the product. The big differnece is that we counsel the buyer on budget matters and determine just how much they can legitimately afford. As such, NACA loans have a default rate that is a fraction of the national average. It also offers a very aggressive interet rate buydown program with 1/2% reduction for each point paid, far more efficient than a traditional down payment. Right now, less than six points gets the rate to zero. This loan is actually the antithesis of the loans that caused the bubble. DTI by the way is a very traditional 31/40%.
Randy Kirsch
Manchester, CT
I had not heard of this program either George Souto but see the subsequent comment from a representative of NACA.
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We have some additional information (comment subsequent to your comment) on this program from a rep of NACA Joe Petrowsky which may shed some additional light on this product. The impact of the program does appear that it may be less than earthshaking as NACA is only qualifying 1/3 to 1/2 of borrowers who apply.
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There was a comment left after your comment Conrad Allen from a rep[ of NACA that may shed some additional light on this loan product.
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I have heard of this, but once again we have a huge number of people with NO skin in the game. Didn't we just have that same fiasco?
Randy Kirsch
Manchester, CT