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Mortgage Rate Watch - 4/29/2008
April 29th, 2008CMA Update for 04/08/2008
Robin’s Cell: (303) 378-5973
Kristie Fulte: (720) 924-0917
Website
(1) RATE WATCH:
Conventional 30 year fixed rates are at 6.0% today with a 1% discount point and 6.25% with NO discount point. FHA rates are at 6.0% with 1% discount and 6.25% with NO discount point. We NEVER charge additional origination points, and our other fees at closing are $800.00 total. Wells Fargo Banking clients receive a $300.00 discount on closing costs.
(2) Green Mortgages?
Are you interested in marketing information for GREEN mortgages? There are many ways to give your clients incentives and dollars to help with green upgrades and energy efficient additions.
(3) MARKET UPDATE:
The FED will speak this week to discuss the economy, inflation and recessionary concerns. There are also many pivotal earnings reports coming out, so watch carefully for rate changes!
Decorating Ideas Made Easy
April 23rd, 2008Does your home need a pick-me-up? Below are some cheap and easy decorating ideas to give your home a “new look” without the expense of a remodeling project.
Rearrange the Furniture
Have fun with this no expense decorating idea. Draw a picture of the room and map your ideas. If you don’t acheive the look you want, try it again. Try several different layouts until you have the look you want. Bring in furniture from other rooms in the home for a different look.
Experiment with Paint
Paining is another inexpensive decorating idea that can change to look of your home. Paint an entire room or for a more dramatic effect paint an accent wall. Try different paining techniqes for adesigner look, and choose colors that will brighten up the room.
Have Fun with Accessories
There are also several little things that serve as great decorating ideas. Try adding plants to various rooms in your house. If you lack a green thumb, there is nothing wrong with using fake greenery. A new rug is also a great decorating idea. Hang picture or mirrors for decoration. Buy new decorative pillows for your couches and chairs. You can even replace your lamps or lampshades to give a room a whole new look.
Do Away with Clutter
One thing you should not overlook as you search for decorating ideas is to de-clutter your house. Through day-to-day living, it is too easy to let things accumulate. Eliminate those piles and you’ll be surprised at how different it can make a room look. Use these simple and inexpensive decorating ideas, and you can give any room a fresh, new look.
Have fun and enjoy your “new home”.
Mortgage Rate Watch - 4/22/2008
April 22nd, 2008CMA Update for 04/08/2008
Robin’s Cell: (303) 378-5973
Kristie Fulte: (720) 924-0917
Website
(1) RATE WATCH:
Conventional 30 year fixed rates are at 5.875% today with a 1% discount point and 6.125% with NO discount point. FHA rates are at 5.75% with 1% discount and 6.0% with NO discount point. We NEVER charge additional origination points, and our other fees at closing are $800.00 total. Wells Fargo Banking clients receive a $300.00 discount on closing costs.
(2) MARKET WATCH;
This week there are many pivotal earnings reports coming out on Wall St. We think the first TRUE view of how deep the recession is will be available. Watch the market closely as rates may move one way or the other up to .25%.
(3) PROGRAM WATCH:
Are you interested in FHA training? How contracts are impacted, what additional things have to occur in FHA financing and why? We are offering an FHA/Agent class free to charge, let me know if you are interested!
Evergreen, Colorado Mortgage Rate Watch - 4/8/08
April 8th, 2008CMA Update for 04/08/2008
Robin’s Cell: (303) 378-5973
Kristie Fulte: (720) 924-0917
Website
(1) RATE WATCH:
Conventional 30 year fixed rates are at 5.75% today with a 1% discount point and 6.0% with NO discount point. FHA rates are at 5.5% with 1% discount and 6.0% with NO discount point. We NEVER charge additional origination points, and our other fees at closing are $800.00 total. Wells Fargo Banking clients receive a $300.00 discount on closing costs.
(2) CineMeeting AND Appraisal Meeting!
Mark Your Calendars for APRIL 17th!! The CineMeeting Event is coming to Denver. Brian Buffini, Cara Heyden with WFHM, David Bach..and others. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!!
ALSO: ON APRIL 15th, CMA will provide two of the top appraisal resources in the Wells Fargo organization for a “brunch and learn”. They will talk about the state of the market, appraisals and what to expect as conventional and FHA loans continue to change.
(3) WaMu out of the mortgage business?
The “hubbub” is that WaMu will stop originating mortgages as of April 30th, 2008. We don’t know what this means at this point, but stay tuned to the news!
Rate Watch - 4/3/08
April 3rd, 2008CMA Update for 04/01/2008
Robin’s Cell: (303) 378-5973
Kristie Fulte: (720) 924-0917
(1) RATE WATCH:
Conventional 30 year fixed rates are at 5.625% today with a 1% discount point and 5.875% with NO discount point. FHA rates are at 5.5% with 1% discount and 6.0% with NO discount point. We NEVER charge additional origination points, and our other fees at closing are $800.00 total. Wells Fargo Banking clients receive a $300.00 discount on closing costs.
(2) Loans and Credit adjusters?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have determined that ALL loans will be priced based on risk and credit scores. Starting today, borrowers with credit scores below 680 will now be subject to adjusters based on credit scores and loan to value.
Watch Out for Moving Company Scams
March 27th, 2008Here’s an interesting article about how moving companies scam unsuspecting families.
- Tupper
If you had to list your biggest fears when moving to a new home, what would they be?
You might be worried about something valuable or sentimental breaking. Or, you might worry that a box would get lost along the way. Or, that the movers won’t show up on time — or perhaps at all.
But the one thing you probably aren’t worrying about may be the biggest concern of all — the moving company you hired is a scam company, and they’re holding your stuff hostage until you fork over a wad of cash.
“There are bad guys out there for a number of reasons, just like in any other industry,” admits Linda Bauer Darr, president and CEO of the American Moving and Storage Association.
Rate Watch - 3/25/2008
March 26th, 2008CMA Update for 03/10/2008
Robin’s Cell: (303) 378-5973
Kristie Fulte: (720) 924-0917
Website
(1) RATE WATCH:
Conventional 30 year fixed rates are at 5.875% today with a 1% discount point and 6.125% with NO discount point. FHA rates are at 5.5% with 1% discount and 6.0% with NO discount point. We NEVER charge additional origination points, and our other fees at closing are $800.00 total. Wells Fargo Banking clients receive a $300.00 discount on closing costs.
(2) Housing Market…positive?
On the news this morning…the median home price was up slightly which could impact the market positively. That could help skiddish investors reconsider bonds..which could lower interest rates. Crude oil is down and the dollar shows signs of strengthening.
(3) CineMeeting!!!
Mark Your Calendars for APRIL 17th!! The CineMeeting Event is coming to Denver. Brian Buffini, Cara Heyden with WFHM, David Bach..and others. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!!
Mile High Market Watch - March 2008
March 24th, 2008Rate Watch - 3/20/2008
March 21st, 2008CMA Update for 03/10/2008
Robin’s Cell: (303) 378-5973
Website
(1) Today, on a 30yr. fixed FHA loan…rates are at 5.5% with .5% discount points, and 6.0% with NO points.
(2) FEES on FHA loans are 300.00 for underwriting and a 500.00 application fee.
(3) IF your client is interested in a 3 or 5 year ARM, those FHA programs offer rates in the 5.125-5.375% range with and without points.
(4) NO origination fees on FHA loans with pricing above.
(5) MAX loan amount is $406,250: that makes the MAX purchase price $417,000.
(6) FHA loans do NOT take any longer to process than standard loans.
