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Mortgage interest rates near record lows WALB-TV

Most Home mortgage interest rates are below four percent. Even that isn't enough to kick start home sales. [Notes:head turn] (head turn) But a lot of homeowners are looking to refinance. That's keeping bankers busy. WALB News Ten's Jim Wallace is live in the newsroom with the story. [TAKE: TAKE LIVE] {***LIVE***} [CG :Live Reporter LocationJim WallaceNewsroom] Bankers say many South Georgia homeowners are ready to refinance their mortgages to take advantage of near record low interest rates. Real estate agents warn you to learn all the facts before you refinance. [TAKE PKG OUTCUE: AT LEAST 3 MORE YEARS. TO: 1:30 DURATION:1:30] {***PKG***} [CG :Locator 1 LineAlbany] [CG at 0:07:NamePatsy PhillipsFlint Community Bank Mortgage Loan Specialist] [CG at 0:15:NameWayne WhitfieldAB&T Director of Mortgage Banking] [CG at 0:48:NamePatsy MartinColdwell Banker Walden and Kirkland Realtor] {*** ***} [TAKE PKG] {***PKG***} < Flint Community Bank Mortgage loan specialist Patsy Phillips is extremely busy with home refinancements. sot 18:3:30 Phillips said "I had about 6 in 2 days." The number of people refinancing their home mortgage is also spurring more business at A.B.& T. sot 18:40:09 AB&T Director of Mortgage Banking Wayne Whitfield said "There's maybe a thought now the rates are pretty near the bottom, so people are getting in the market and refinancing." 30 year old fixed rate home loans are at or below four percent......the 15 year fixed rate is approximately 3 and a quarter percent. Lenders say these low rates make it an historic opportunity. sot 18:31:18 Phillips said "Best they have been in a long ,long time." But real estate agents remind homeowners to check out the appraisal of your home's value, because it could lead to problems after you refinance.. sot 18:51:47 Realtor Patsy Martin said "You haven't landed on a gold mine. You really haven't. You have got to pay that money back. And you need to be very, very sure that you are not considering selling here in the immediate future." With home prices falling, a high appraisal for you loan could leave you owing more than your home can sell for when you try to sell it. But bankers are seeing the low interest rates spurring business, and hope they can lead to better economic growth. 18:41:26 Whitfield said "there is not a lot of positive things being said right now as it relates to employment and other issues. But the interest rate environment is extremely good." Realtors say if you are refinancing your home loan, make sure you plan to stay in your home at least three more years. [TAKE: TAKE LIVE] {***LIVE***} [CG :Live Reporter LocationJim WallaceNewsroom] [CG :Live Double BoxHome Interest RatesWALB StudioNewsroom] The fees for refinancing are usually about 3 percent of the amount of your loan. Banks expect lots of customers to refinance in the coming days. And the competition for those loans will be great. [Anchor:ben] {***ben***} Low interest rates make this a good time to buy real estate... but South Georgians don't seem to be taking advantage. Right now... There are more than 300 homes for sale in Northwest Albany. They're on the market an average of 222 days before they sell.

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Mortgage refinance when is the best time ?

Refinancing mortgage is not an easy decision, when is the best time to refinance ?


Interest rates fluctuate together with economy. Depending on what they were at the time of closing the loan, you may have chosen an adjustable rate loan or a fixed rate loan. That means that you get the benefit of keeping low interest rates or modifying the rates to a lower value if you have an adjustable rate loan. If, on the other hand, they were to rise to abnormal values, there is a maximum or “cap” to limit the incidence of rates on the loan. Read more http://refimortgage-online.blogspot.com/


Low interest rates, but that's the obvious. If you have some high interest debt, like credit cards, loans, car payment, etc.. then that might be something to look into. Get out and stay out of credit card debt. You waste so much money on interest. Refinancing and paying off your high interest debt can save you a lot of money. I did it not too long ago and ended up saving more than $300 a month on payments.

If you're looking to refinance just to refinance you'd be smart to invest most of it elsewhere. But go ahead take some money and go have fun. You've earned it.


It completely depends on what your goals are when you are refinancing. Are you looking for a low rate? Do it when the rates really dip down. Are you looking to consolidate debt? Do it when you need to but make sure that the fees you are charged do not put you in a worse situation. Are you looking to get a fixed rate? Watch the rates and do it when you get close to that ARM expiring.
I work for a title company and know that one of the biggest factors in refinancing is finding a good loan officer. I have seen many good and many bad ones. If you would like to be referred to a few that I would send my own family to, shoot me an email and I would be glad to share.

Stephanie


when interest rates are low


here are some suggestions
http://www.ehow.com/how_2002256_time-refinance-mortgage.h


It's predicted that rates will rise within the next few months.

Only refinance if you have an ARM and want to go to a fixed rate; or if you can qualify for a lower rate of 1-2 % points less than your current rate, and if you are going to remain in the house for at least the next 2-5 years. Figure out how much you will actually save per month by refinancing before you sign on the dotted line.

Don't fall for any advertised schemes that offer artificially low rates. Check the list of fees associated with the refinance loan.

Don't take equity out of your house to pay car or credit car debt. Most real estate markets are soft and may remain like this for several more years. If circumstances change and you need to sell quickly, you have the additional debt to repay. Only refinance for the remainder of the original loan. That is the smart way to go.

Who is the best mortgage refinance company?

We are looking to combine our first and second mortgage on our home. current first approx. $80,000 current second approx $60,000 house value @ $165,000 would also like to have a little cusion in the bank. With less than perfect credit who is our best choice of lender


here's the thing...

You're looking for a 90% Loan versus a value at 165k, right there you are going to be in a higher interest rate range. Remember interest rate = RISK... The higher the risk to the lender, the higher the interest rate is going to be. 2nd you state that you have "Less than perfect credit", that is another hit to the interest rate.

In cases like this, I most often find it beneficial to actually HELP people understand thier best path. Now, you've been paying on the two mortgages for several months I'm sure, being as you have a 2nd mortgage that is comparable in size to the first, so what's the rush???

You should find a professional who has been in the business for several years and can help direct you in the most financially beneficial direction. Personally, I would work with you on your credit for a month or two and get your scores up. Have you had any lates to the mortgage? If so, when? What other late payments have been made and when? What is your primary source of income? how long have you been on your job? Do you plan to move within the next few years? how old are you? do you have a retirement plan set up? when do you want to retire? I already know you don't have significant savings and that is a concern to you, how can we work together to tackle that issue? What type of lifestyle do you lead/what's important to you? do you have children? what are thier ages? Finally, what is the market like in your area? Are values increasing/decreasing/holding steady???

All these questions are a major concern to you at this point. The only reason I go through all this is so you can see that there is more to it than the simple "What's the best bank for a refinance for a person in my position?". The question should be, "Who knows what they are talking about and isn't just some kid sitting behind a telephone looking to make a quick commission?" Trust me, I used to be that kid until I found out that I wasn't going to be in this job for long if I didn't start liking what I was doing.

Find a reputable mortgage broker, one who wants to assist you financially, not just help himself financially. Stay away from large mortgage companies at this point.

How do you know the broker is reputable? Well, he'll ask you all those questions I just aked. If you want to talk further email me, I won't even ask for your business :)

David


Check around but don't forget your bank. Cutting out the middleman might be best.


I am a loan officer with Mortgage America, I can definately help you refinance. I have Many lenders that will do a re-fi with less than perfect credit. e-mail me at: eygriffin3000@yahoo.com


mortgage brokers have access to more lenders than bank alone and they can look for the best loan for you. some banks will not take costumers with less than perfect credit.


Depending on your credit score will give you the best rate.

There are alot of companies out there that can re-finance you. I live in Washington State and my company works with over 100 lenders. There are some that are licensed in all states.

If you would like more info please email me at mmorganloans@yahoo.com.


Everyone is giving good answers. Watch the fees!


PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Bank company, has been chosen by the Dallas Business Journal as the number one residential mortgage lender in north Texas for the last three years (we loan in 45 states).

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www.primelendingonline.com


Well I think it is a good idea to consolidate those 2 mortgages you can get 4 refinance offers in one form from the site below. I like this approach because your credit is only pulled once which doesn't hurt your score too much, plus you get 4 offers to compare good luck:

http://www.halfwayor.com


Give me a call at 1-866-597-2968 x11. I'm a mortgage broker with hundreds of lenders to choose from and I'll search for the best rate and terms.

what is the best mortgage in order to refinance ?

i have lets bad to ok credit.i tried to do an application with my current mortgage but they told me i couldnt do it because something about percents.and they also told me that if they couldnt get me approved no other mortage could ?? who knows if this is true or not.but i was wondering whats a good mortgage to refinance.my current mortgage is household finance,.


I have worked for Household before, and it sounds like it's either your debt ratio (the amount of your monthly bills divided by your monthly income)...or your loan-to-value ratio (how much you are borrowing compared to how much the house is worth).

I would need more details to help you more though. Email me if you need more help at robert495713@yahoo.com.


the percent they were speaking of was either your DTI (debt to income) or your LTV (loan to value) ratio. if either is too high then there's no point in doing a refi since you really wouldn't gain any headway from doing it. this coupled with your less than perfect credit is probably why you weren;t approved for the refi. also, were you using a lender or a broker? lenders have very few plans to service you whereas brokers have dozens of different plans to suite you.


Wrong..Each Bank or Each mortgage Brokers are different. They carry different products for different people. some specialized in bad credit loans and some only good credits.

maybe what they are saying is, you dont have enought equity to refinance?


Without knowing more about your EXACT situation, it is impossible to advise you on the best mortgage option...

What you need to realize is that there are hundreds of mortgage options out there... There are also hundreds of mortgage lenders out there as well..

What is a good mortgage for you, may be a terrible mortgage option for someone else...

Everyone in america are in different situations financially, credit wise, employment wise, etc...

In order for ANYONE to tell you what is a smart option for you, you need to have them analyze your situation...

I am a licensed mortgage banker.. Ive worked with various mortgage companies over the past 13 years...

I would be more then happy to advise you on the best mortgage option, i just need a LOT more information in order to do so...

Just know that just becuase one company told you you dont qualify, it does not mean that none out ther ewill wualify you...

All lenders have different ways in which they lend money... Some specialize in good credit, some specialize in bad creidt.. Some specialize with peple with alot of money, others work with the less fortunante...

Your best bet is to talk to someone who has access to multiple investors..

What i mean by that is fo instance, i work wiht Providnetial Bancorp.. We are a mortgage lender that is partnered with a portfolio of incestors that all have varying program options...

I am licensed to originate loans with each and every lender we use, so no matter what your situation is, we can find the lender that best suits you..

If you want to know more, feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email at your earliest conveniecnce..

Good Luck!

Jason Fry
Providential Bancorp
jasonf@providential.com
312-264-6448


banks dont like people with bad credit but there are companies that do loans but interest may be higher.
http://www.eMortgageDomain.com

What is the best way to consolidate my debt? I have a mortgage and want to refinance,add my debt to new loan?

I have a $530,000 all-interest mortgage loan. I am interested in refinancing soon, (if it is a good time to do so?) Should I refinance and add my $15,000 of personal debt to my new loan? Or should I get a personal loan for $15,000 from my bank?


It might be hard refi-ing a jumbo loan these days.

Getting additional cash out might be impossible and a very bad idea to begin with.


Refinance, if you scenario fits


personal loan= no bueno, looks bad on credit like BK


Depends on the value of your house and the interest rate you are paying currently.

Rolling your debt into the mortgage is not a bad plan, IF, you are not going to run the debt up again.


Depending on how long you have had the loan. Most loan companies won't allow a refinance for at least a year or two. As an all interest loan, do you have some equity to use?

If you can overcome those problems, then it's better to do it in a refi, or maybe a second. In both cases you would be able to claim the interest as tax deductible.


Practically any type of loan can be wrapped into the debt consolidation process. Common types include finance charges, late fees and overdraft charges, credit cards, personal loans, utility bills, medical bills, car loans, store cards, gas cards and back taxes. A debt consolidation loan<!--allows you to condense your monthly payments into a single, simple bill, while lowering your interest rates and helping you pay down your debts more quickly and easily. It is also an essential tool in avoiding the much more serious step of declaring bankruptcy.

http://badcredits.awardspace.com/Loan-Consolidation.htm

Unlike bankruptcy, in which debts are cancelled and your credit rating collapses completely, debt consolidation loans are essentially a type of refinancing, where several-->old loans are replaced with a new one that has more favorable terms. Your loan consultant will negotiate with creditors on your behalf, so you’ll no longer have to deal with harassing phone calls and daily mail.

what is the best rate someone can have for a refinance mortgage?

having 668 on credit score and being first time home buying. Today, what docs do we need to present to refinace? Thanks, I appeciate your help.


Hi Claudia; if you are siously considering this, and would like to speak to a live mortagge propfessional, you can email me at dantaft@bellsouth.net- you may be able to get a rate in the high 5s to low 6s, but I would really need more information to give you an accurate idea of what you would qualify for. Your question is a bit confusing as well, as you ask about refinancing and home purchase at the same time. Email me for more info and we can clear everything up and go from there.


first time home buying??? refinance? that doesnt make sense.

rate depends on the loan to value....and if you're looking for a 30yr fixed....what's the loan amount..
you need to present paystubs, w-2's, asset statements, etc

your rate shouldnt be higher than 6.375 for a 30yr fixed...with a loan amount over 150k......80% LTV...


Well it depends....right now rates are up around 7%, you may be able to get something better at a bank....docs usually needed are paystubs, W2's, Homeowners insurance declaration page, your first mortgage note or statement....and typically you go from there. But as far as rate, it is depending on pay history, new accounts opened recently, stuff like that. It also depends on your LTV, loan-to-value, usually the higher the LTV, higher the rate, for example, your house gets appraised for 200,000 but your balance is 197,000, you do a total refinance and it includes fees (which also eats your equity), your rate may be higher. If your house values at 200,000 and your balance is at 175,000, your rate would be much lower compared to a high LTV......

Basically, if you just bought your house within the last 12 months, and you bought it very close or at the valued price, it may not be a good idea to refi at this time....but if you have a lot of equity built up then go for it.


It will depend on the whole picture, not just your credit score.
The fact that this is your first home is not a consideration in refinancing the home.
Documents you will need are 2 mos paystubs, account statements for assets like savings or retirement accts, insurance info.....the processor on the loan would acquire the other items like verification of employment etc.

Rates are in the mid to upper 6's depending on if you pay your closing costs or do a no closing cost option. The amount of equity plays a part in your loan qualifying.

You can find alot more help/info here....
http://www.aimwithfocus.com/Refinance.html

http://www.aimwithfocus.com/no_closing_cost_loans.html

http://www.aimwithfocus.com/prequalify.html

Good Luck

OBA™


There are many factors involved when determining interest rate. If you have an FHA loan and you streamline refinance, meaning you do not want cash out, you just want to lower your rate you will not even have to pay for an appriasal and fees are minimal. If you are doing a cash out refi
The typicall documentation is .
2 years tax returns
Year to date earning
Another consideration is how much equity and the loan to value you plan on borrowing. The more equity you pull out of your home the more risk for the lender.

What's the best indication of a good refinance mortgage loan?



fixed rate! no adjustable and surely not a wat is being marketed hyybrid ARM you want a fixed rate mortgage any term that works
your APR is not that much different than your interest rate! is a good indacation. look for the best interest rate and APR if you get a great rate and the apr is NOt that far off you have a great loan!

try to get the best rate if you have the equity let the lender wrap your closing costs into the loan but be aware of all charges! if they are over charging you it will show with the APR. now if they show yield spread and it looks high just so you know yieldspread is money the bank gives the broker to overcharge you in your rate.
i must say they're are many lenders that dont condone this practice. But it is very real a big reason we are in the mortgage mess and the rate of foreclosures are so high is from greedy overzellous brokers and banks


Lower interest rate that is not adjustable, simply put.

There is rarely a point in refinancing if you cannot get a better rate than what you currently have, and steer clear of adjustable rates that lure you in with a teaser rate.


A good refinance mortgage loan will have an interest rate of less than 2%. Anything higher than that is unacceptable. Here's more to guide you: http://www.whataboutloans.com/mortgage/mortgage-refinance-loans.html.


Watch your answers and what to believe! Fixed rates are not always the best rates, and some of the Hybrid loans are some of the best loans out there, depending on your situation. I have a hybrid 5 year fixed that is at 6.625% on 1.2 million, personally I would rather pay 6.625% for 5 years, paying the payment I would pay on 7.25% and drop my principal by $30,000 then gain equity! Especially while my renter is paying the payment! To answer your question, the best indication is the actual APR, the APR is your loan, plus the costs of the loan divided by the term. If your APR is more tha 1% higher than your actual note rate, you are being over charged. In reality, all loan offficers are "supose" to quote APR's, but, most of them do not know how to calculated them, kind of stupid, hah!


Low (or no) closing costs and a great interest rates.

Where is the best (only) bank to get the absolute best deal on a refinance mortgage?

Does any such organization exist in this thievery invented by jews? It seems no matter what my credit score is I ALWAYS will get dinged on either a) closing costs b) rate or most often BOTH! Then, when you really play hardball with the banks they typically tell you they'll only do an ARM or something, anything less than a 30 year fixed rate mortgage. What gives? Where is the deal? I couldn't even find such a deal when they said rates were so good 3 years ago!.


I have placed this in the source box. There is a wealth of information there and a great free debt management software program. I bookmarked the site as I return to it often for the advice it offers. I hope this helps you.


Try the site below for research on this topic. If you have any questions, please contact me. I am in the mortgage industry.

What's the best type of mortgage to refinance to?

Should we stick to a 30 year fixed, try an ARM option? Our goal is to lower our monthly payment. What about 40 year loans?


It depends on how long you plan on living in your home for. If you're going to be moving in 5 years then you should look into an ARM or possibly an interest only product. Also your credit score and mortgage history are going to be a factor. 40 year mortgages are a good product to lower your monthly payments, but there is usually a "balloon" payment due in 30 years. The longer you plan on staying in your home the more I would look to a fixed product.

Under 100k Mortgage refinance where are the best rates?

I owe less than 60k and have under 12 years left, tons of equity and current fixed rate of 6.5, My mortgage company wants to keep me where I am at. I want to refi to a better rate... Anyone know where to look? where it might make sense?

Thanks.. Sm


Have you considered just paying it off.
I imagine you are over 40 years old.
I bet you have some savings somewhere that are earning nothing.
Pay it off. What better way to get 5% return on your money.
And when your kids go to college, they don't look at your home when doing financial aid. They will look at how much money you have in savings.
Hide it in the house, if you have kids going to college soon. Your kids will qualify for higher financial aid.

One more thing, refi only makes sense if you can get 1% rate reduction. "Closing costs" are hefty. Also, you are done paying all the interest, you might be at that point where you are paying mostly principal.
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What is the best internet site to obtain mortgage refinance offers through email without giving out phone#?


If you provide a phone#, is that their contact or do they normally email the offers?


All of the internet sites will require someone to call you back before you will get any quotes. In fact, without reviewing your credit or at least knowing your score, knowing about your employment/ income, it is impossible to get a reliable quote. I would be happy to converse with you via email to give you quotes if needed.

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