VA manages how much a Veteran can pay for an appraisal and sets time lines on how long a VA appraisal can take. The fee for Washington state has been $500 for an appraisal with up to 10 days for the appraisal to be delivered. Before the appraisal crisis, many would often complain about how long it took to get a VA appraisal…however, 10 days to receive an appraisal for $500 would now be a dream come true. [Read more…]
VA Appraisal Fees and Turn Times Increased
October 13, 2016 by 4 Comments
Freddie Mac PMMS reports mortgage rates at a 10 week low
September 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Today Freddie Mac released their Prime Mortgage Market Survey which reports average conforming mortgage rates from last week.
From Freddie Mac Chief Economist, Stan Becketti:
“Investors flocked to the safety of government bonds causing the 10-year Treasury yield to continue its descent following the FOMC’s decision to leave rates unchanged. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage responded by dropping 6 basis points before landing at 3.42 percent — a ten-week low. The course of the economy is uncertain, yet consumers continue to be a bright spot. The September consumer confidence index is up 3 percent to 104.1, exceeding forecasts and reaching a new cycle high.”
So if you’ve been sitting on the fence, contemplating a refinance – there’s no time like right now.
If your home is located anywhere in Washington state, where I’m licensed, I’m happy to help you. 🙂
Avoid Delays with your Home Purchase
September 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Here are a few suggestions for when you are preparing a purchase and sales agreement to help avoid delays. NOTE: I’m NOT an attorney and this is NOT legal advice. I’m simply a Licensed Loan Officer offering suggestions based on my observations. 🙂 [Read more…]
Appraisal #FAIL
September 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you are buying, selling or refinancing a home right now, you might be quite surprised to learn about the current state of appraisals. It ain’t pretty…far from it. [Read more…]
Mortgage rates remain low following the Jobs Report
September 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This morning the August Jobs Report came in with slightly weaker data than expected with only 151k non-farm payroll jobs added.
Yesterday, Freddie Mac released their PMMS report showing the 30 year fixed conventional rate still hanging around (just below) 3.500%.
If you’ve been contemplating refinancing, it could be time to get off your duff! If your home is located anywhere in Washington state, I’m happy to help you. Click here for a no-hassle mortgage rate quote.
PS: Our office will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Friday Flashback: Mortgage Rates from 15 years ago
August 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
My husband and I have been cleaning out the garage and I came across an old mortgage rate sheet from August 2001. Mortgage rates were a bit higher 15 years ago. If you paid a 1% discount point, your rate for a 30 year fixed would have been 6.500% on a 30 day lock.
How to Buy a Home with your Roommate
July 19, 2016 by 2 Comments
Fannie Mae’s HomeReady mortgage allows a home buyer to qualify using “boarder income”. What does this mean? Remember our favorite roommates Laverne and Shirley?
How to reduce documentation for a refinance
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Many home owners in Washington state are looking into refinancing with how historically low mortgage interest rates currently are. The process of a refinance is very similar to that of when you obtained a mortgage to purchase your home…there is a lot of a paperwork and documentation required for the process. However…there are options you may have available to help reduce some of the documents that are typically required.
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