Monday, August 11, 2014

Weekly Mortgage Rate Update

With a light slate of economic reports this week, the conflict in Ukraine had the greatest effect on mortgage rates. Shifting sentiment about the likelihood of escalation caused some market volatility during an otherwise quiet week. Mortgage rates ended the week a little lower.
Big Changes Coming August 16th for Conforming Buyers (up to $625,500 loan amounts). With 20% down payments, it used to be a 2 year waiting period to purchase again after a short sale however effective August 16th this is increasing to 4 years after a short sale. 

THIS WEEK'S RATE TREND IS LOWER
Loan Amounts under $417K, Shown as Note Rate / (APR)
Conforming 30 year fixed: 4.125% / (APR 4.210)
FHA 30 Year Fixed: 3.750% / (APR 5.265)
Conforming 5/1 ARM: 2.875% / (APR 3.044)
Conforming 7/1 ARM: 3.250%      / (APR 3.259)

Loan Amounts over $417K up to County Limits, Shown as Note Rate / (APR)
High Balance Conf. 30 Year Fixed: 4.250% / (APR 4.323%)
FHA High Balance 30 Year Fixed: 3.875% / (APR 5.492)
High Balance 5/1 ARM: 3.375% / (APR 3.089)

Loan Amounts Exceeding County Limits, Shown as Note Rate / (APR)
Jumbo 30 Year Fixed: 4.000% / (APR 4.110%)
Jumbo 5/1 ARM:  2.875% / (APR 3.044%)
Jumbo 7/1 ARM: 3.3750% / (APR 3.189)
Jumbo 10/1 ARM: 3.625% / (APR 3.459)

Loan Limit Snapshot

Conforming
All Counties: $417,000

High Balance Conforming
Santa Barbara: $625,500
Ventura: $598,000
San Diego: $546,250
LA/Orange: $625,500

High Balance FHA
Santa Barbara: $625,500
Ventura: $598,000
San Diego: $546,250
LA/Orange: $625,500


Kelly Marsh
Aug. 8, 2014

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