Some Highlights:With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over the last 40 years.Rates are projected to climb to 5.1% by this time next year
How Is Your Interest Rate Determined
Dated: 04/05/2018
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Most people want the lowest interest rate on their mortgage loan but do you know what other variables can affect that interest rate? Below is a list of different variables.
Loan amount
Loan Type (CONV, FHA, VA, USDA)
Loan Term (30, 15, 7/1)
Amortization (FIXED, ARM)
Purpose (Purchase, Refinance)
Cash Out/Amount
LTV
CLTV
Property/State
Property County
Property Type (SFR, Condo)
Number of Units (1-4)
Occupancy (Owner/Investment)
Credit Score
Credit History
Debt Tolerance Ratio
Asset Verification
Reserves
Relocation
Gift Funds
Concessions
Income Verification
Employment Status
Employment Documentation
Co-Borrower (Occ/Un-Occ)
Citizenship/Resident Alien Status
Lock Period (7, 15, 30, 60, 90)
Mortgage Insurance (MO, LPMI)
UW (Underwriting) System (AUS, DO, DI, DE)
Escrow (Included, Yes or No)
Whether you're looking to purchase a home now, or in the future, learning what variables impact your interest rates can help you better prepare yourself for the home buying process and negotiating your mortgage loan. Give me a call today and I would be happy to put you in contact with one of the preferred lenders we have worked with over the years and help you prepare for the process of home buying!
Best Priced Properties Team Russell and Melissa Banki Texas REALTORS- Hite Properties Certified Negotiation Experts (CNE) Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) Certified Home Selling Advisors (CHSA) Certified Home Buying Advisors (CHBA) office 936-270-8090 Certified Expert Home Selling and Buying Advisors. Ask us about our Smart Home Buying and Selling Strategy. CALL OR TEXT. cel 713-480-0889 or 936-445-0216. As local real estate Montgomery County Real Estate Experts in The Woodlands, Spring, Shenandoah, Magnolia, Montgomery, Conroe and Greater North Houston/Houston Metro areas we can save you valuable time & money! Contact us today. It would be our pleasure to help you with all your residential/commercial buying, selling or investment needs. We believe our clients should feel confident and benefit from selling or purchasing real estate.
Melissa Banki | REALTOR® GRI
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