Rates remain TERRIFIC!
We had relative stability this week in terms of interest rates, even though bonds were under pressure because of a better than expected Retail Sales Report for November, marking the third monthly increase over the past four months.
Consumer Sentiment was also reported quite a bit better than expectations.
Below are some rates for the week-end. These rates are typical for the borrower will excellent credit and a sizable down payment, exclusive of FHA for the down payment. Take a look at FHA 5/1 ARM rates below, as those rates are at 3.75% for all loans up to $729,750-this is amazing.!This can be a very attractive alternative for FHA buyers.
Conventional Loans:
30 Year Fixed Conforming---$417,000 and Below: 4.875% with 1 Point
30 Year Fixed High Balance Conforming---$417,001 to $729,750: 5.0% with 1 Point
30 Year Fixed Jumbo---$729,751 to $1,000,000: 5.75% with 1 Point
5/1 ARM Jumbo---5.0% with 1 Point-amazing for Jumbo product
FHA Loans:
FHA 30 Year Fixed---$417,000 and Below: 5.0% with 1 Point
FHA 5/1 ARM---$417,000 and Below: 3.75% with 1 Point
FHA 30 Year Fixed High Balance---$417,001 to $729,750: 5.125% with 1 Point
FHA 5/1 ARM High Balance---$417,001 to $729,750: 3.75% with 1 Point
