Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.125% Rate 6.128% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.375% Rate 5.375% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.500% Rate 5.500% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.880% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.375% Rate 5.375% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.500% Rate 5.500% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.880% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.375% Rate 5.375% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.625% Rate 5.625% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.125% Rate 6.128% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.250% Rate 5.250% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.750% Rate 5.750% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.250% Rate 6.253% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.375% Rate 5.375% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.875% Rate 5.880% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.750% Rate 6.751% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.375% Rate 6.377% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.375% Rate 5.375% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.625% Rate 5.625% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.625% Rate 6.626% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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details on President Obama's Loan Modifcation Plan

The White House Blog does a great job going over the basics of the plan.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/02/18/Help-for-homeowners/

Key take aways
March 4 – further details will be provided
Lenders will be self evaluating their portfolios to see who’s eligible, if you don’t hear from them, than contact them.
The program is focused on lowering the interest rates, not writing off loans
The loans need to be owned by Freddie or Fannie (you can find out by contacting your lender after March 4) (max loan would be $729,750 than??)
Even if your loans exceeds 80% of the value, Fannie and Freddie will refinance (I assume what they mean is that there won’t be an MI fee, or other risk based fee for going beyond 80% in LTV)
Maximum Loan-To-Value (LTV) is 105%
2nd mortgagee lenders have to agree to subordinate (i.e. no consolidation, terms of 2nd don’t change unless they you negotiate separately with them)
Primary residences only (1-4 units okay)
Interest rate you get is a 30 yr fixed at today’s market rate (this is not guaranteed to be better than what you have)
BIG Difference – you don’t have to be delinquent to qualify.
Current Debt to Income Ratio must exceed 31% (that is you must have a need!)
If your loan balance is greater than 105% there are incentives for the lender to reduce principal (let’s see how that plays out)
Fees for modification are typical refinance fees (escrow, title, appraisal, points, lender fees,…). Review the Good Faith Estimate, determine time to payback to determine if it makes sense to proceed.
Graph of who it'll help
I hope this program works, I like that fact it’s far more detailed than anything that’s come before it.

Sunil Sethi
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Jumbo conforming rolling back to $729,750 for rest of 2009.

However, as you should know by now, just because it was signed doesn’t make it effective immediately.

Here’s what needs to happen before you can get a $729,750 loan (sent by one of my wholesale lenders)

IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED…

Recently, the President signed into law the new stimulus bill – called the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009.

For conventional and FHA loans, the Act temporarily reverts the current loan limits back to the loan

amounts/levels allowed in 2008 with the Economic Stimulus Act. Three things must happen before

LENDER can accept loans with higher loan amounts:

1. The Agencies (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and FHA must determine whether pricing, policy and/or

delivery requirements will be changed.

2. The Agencies and FHA must communicate their requirements to mortgage lenders.

3. LENDER must identify impacts caused by the Agencies’ and FHA’s requirements and implement the

changes.

Watch for additional information in the future about dates and specific changes. Until official notice of

the effective date for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 loan limits, Brokers should

continue to follow existing polices and processes regarding loan limits.

Sunil Sethi

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.125% Rate 6.128% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.250% Rate 5.250% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.625% Rate 5.625% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.750% Rate 6.751% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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FAQ on first time home buyer tax credit for $8000.

I’ve been getting this question a lot, so here’s a great Summary and a detailed FAQ on the first time home buyer tax credit at the National Home Builders Association Site.

 

http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/faq.php

 

 

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Cell   (510) 388-2436

Fax   (510) 431-9046  
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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.880% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.250% Rate 5.250% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.875% Rate 5.880% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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2/17/09 financial video recap

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.000% Rate 6.004% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.125% Rate 5.125% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 6.000% Rate 6.004% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 5.750% Rate 5.750% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.125% Rate 5.125% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.375% Rate 5.375% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.250% Rate 6.253% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.375% Rate 5.375% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.875% Rate 5.880% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 6.000% Rate 6.001% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Video commentary on yesterday’s financial news.

 

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It Does Make Sense to Pay a Point

It used to be that the difference between a no-cost and cost refinance was about a .25% however today the difference can be as high as 1%. So consider both options in deciding which way to go.

 

The math basically involves determining how long it’ll take to recover your upfront costs. If it’s less than 2-3 yrs, and you plan to stay in the home for at least 5+ yr, than consider paying the costs.

 

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.880% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.125% Rate 5.125% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.875% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Seasoning requirements updated on refinances

Got this from TB&W but may become std for other lenders as well:

 

These changes were specific to our seasoning requirements on refinance transactions and what allowable exceptions may be made.  However, to provide better clarification we are specifically outlining those changes in this separate announcement as listed below.

 

Rate/Term Refinance

 

Seasoning Requirements

·         Borrower must be on the current mortgage being paid off a minimum of 6 months prior to application date; AND

·         Borrower must have been on title, as an individual or an approved living trust, for a minimum of 6 months prior to application date; OR

·         On title of a property that was owned free and clear prior to being transferred to the borrower; OR

·         Have inherited the property

Exceptions to Seasoning Requirements

·         Evidenced by the previous HUD-1 that the borrower did not receive any cash back on refinance transactions and provided the minimum required investment into the transaction on purchases; OR

·         Evidenced that the previous cash out was a result of an executed court order (such as divorce, etc.) or extenuating medical circumstances; OR

·         Evidence that the previous cash out resulted in significant enhancements or rehabilitation of the subject property (copy of previous appraisal and documentation of all enhancements or rehabilitation will be required)

Files that have been verified by the Underwriter to meet the Seasoning Exception Requirements do not need to be submitted for an Exception Request

 

Cash Out

 

Seasoning Requirements

·         Borrower must be on the current mortgage being paid off a minimum of 6 months prior to application date; AND

·         Borrower must have been on title, as an individual or an approved living trust, for a minimum of 6 months prior to application date; OR

·         On title of a property that was owned free and clear prior to being transferred to the borrower; OR

·         Have inherited the property

There are no exceptions to the Seasoning Requirements on Cash Out Transactions.

 

Sunil Sethi

Main (510 793-8600

Cell   (510) 388-2436

Fax   (510) 431-9046  
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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 5.875% Rate 5.880% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.125% Rate 5.125% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 5.500% Rate 5.500% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.250% Rate 6.253% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 5.500% Rate 5.500% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Small Commerical Loans upto $500,000

If you’ve been looking for the right lender for your borrower’s small balance commercial real estate loan, your search is over.

 

 

 

Rates as low as 6.00%¹

& No Appraisal Fee

 

Pricing Special Extended

Applications received by  February 20, 2009

 

Purchase, Refinance and Equity

from $50,000 to $500,000

Great rates, convenient terms and save thousands of dollars in closing costs:

·          No appraisal fee

·          1% loan origination fee ², minimum $2,500

·          No reserve requirements

·          No property tax or hazard insurance impound account required

·          Flexible repayment terms; amortized up to 30 years with fixed and variable rates, and a line of credit with an interest-only payment option

·          Wide variety of eligible property types including, retail, office building, warehouse, restaurant, assisted living, self-storage, mixed-use, multi-family and more

 

Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 5.750% Rate 5.750% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.500% Rate 5.500% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.875% Rate 6.876% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 6.375% Rate 6.376% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.500% Rate 5.500% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.875% Rate 6.876% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 6.250% Rate 6.251% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.750% Rate 6.751% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.500% Rate 5.500% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.875% Rate 6.876% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 6.375% Rate 6.376% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Will we ever see the mystical 4.5% rate. One Major lender says no!

The analysis seems right. I don’t think we’ll see the mystical beast of 4.5% 30yr fixed interests rates, the way the govt is spending money, which has to be financed.

 

 

Sunil Sethi

Main (510 793-8600

Cell   (510) 388-2436

Fax   (510) 431-9046  
sunil@sunilsethi.com

www.sunilsethi.com

 

Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.625% Rate 6.626% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.625% Rate 5.625% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.875% Rate 6.876% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 6.375% Rate 6.376% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.625% Rate 6.626% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.625% Rate 5.625% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.875% Rate 6.876% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 6.375% Rate 6.376% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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Property Tax Appeal Forms

If your home value is less than the assessed value, here is the form to file with the assessor’s office for the 2009-2010 Year

Remember the Assessed Value on January 1, 2009 is used to derive the property tax you pay for the period covering July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010.

 

Alameda County Appeal Form  

 

Contra Costa County Appeal Form

 

Santa Clara County Appeal Form

 

San Mateo County Appeal Form

 

San Francisco Country Appeal Form – contact the assessor’s office http://www.sfgov.org/assessment/ or call (415) 554-6778.

 

 

-Sunil

Sunil Sethi,  Realtor, Mortgage Broker, MBA, CPA
Taking You Forward
Story of the Hotdog Salesman

Show and Sell Realty/SMA FINANCING
38350 Fremont Blvd. #202, Fremont, CA 94536
Main (510) 793-8600   Fax   (510) 431-9046   Cell   (510) 388-2436
sunil@sunilsethi.com
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This is a great time to buy! These REO deals will disappear in another 8-11 months.

Today's Rate

The Following are Refinance Rates::

Conforming 30 Year Fixed 6.500% Rate 6.502% APR No Points. No Closing Cost. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 15 Year Fixed 5.625% Rate 5.625% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conforming 5 Year ARM 6.000% Rate 6.004% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $400000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 30 Year Fixed 6.875% Rate 6.876% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 21 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR   Conf Jumbo 15 Year Fixed 6.250% Rate 6.251% APR No Points. No Closing Costs. Refinance Rate. Pricing based on 720 credit score, 40% Debt to Income Ratio, 80% Loan to Value Ratio, $500000 Loan Amount, 30 Lock Days, Qualified Borrowers Only. When Mortgage Insurance is applicable, it is not calculated in the APR

The above programs assume you are financing a single family detached home. Additional discounts may be available for low LTVs, high FICOs and imploying impound accounts to pay for property taxes and insurance. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Sincerely, Sunil Sethi Broker, Realtor, MBA, CPA (510) 793-8600 ext. 107 (510) 388-2436

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