Interest Rates are unchanged from last Friday once again. FHA loans continue to be very popular since they allow the lowest minimum down payment (other than VA which is 100%). There are two changes on the horizon for FHA loans. Effective January 1, the minimum required down payment goes up from 3% to 3.5%. Also, the FHA maximum loan limits will change. There has not been an official announcement but rumors are that our maximum loan limit in Maricopa County will be lowered from $346,250 down to $318,550. FHA bases their maximum loan limits on the Median Sales Price which has been dropping.
As of 10/3/2008 based on a 200k Primary Residence Purchase (or a no cash out refi), 720+ Credit, Full Doc Income Verification, paying no discount points and no origination fee. Please note, this information is intended for Real Estate Professionals and is not a solicitation to consumers.
95% 30 Year Fixed = 6.25% (Requires PMI)
80% 30 year Fixed = 6.25%
95% 15 Year Fixed = 5.875% (Requires PMI)
80% 15 Year Fixed = 5.875%
97% FHA 30 Year Fixed = 6.5% (Requires MI)
100% VA 30 Year Fixed = 6.5% (No PMI required)
75% Stated Income 30 Year Fixed = 7.5%
80% 5 Yr ARM up to $600k = 5.875%
75% 5 Yr ARM up to $1.5M =6%
For more information contact:
Ryan Halldorson
Smart Financial Mortgage
Senior Mortgage Consultant
1715 W Northern Ave. #101
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone: 602.793.7204
Fax: 602.889.2258
ryan@hsmove.com