Mortgage Rate Update 5/15/2009

by Harriman Real Estate on May 15, 2009

mortgage_rates2 After several weeks of improving economic forecasts, weaker than expected economic data this week tempered some of the optimism for a near-term recovery, which was favorable for mortgage markets. Tame inflation data and sustained Fed purchases of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) also helped. As a result, mortgage rates fell moderately during the week. (CHFA rates also fell below 5% for the first time in many months.)

For expert assistance with your financing needs, call our in-house mortgage executive, Rick Cannavaro, at (203) 672-2706.

Here are this week’s rates:

Friday, May 15th, 2009

All rate quotes are for a 60-day lock with 0 points, 5% down payment, and a 720 FICO score.

Conforming limits are up to a $417,000 loan limit*

30 yr conforming fixed: rate = 4.750% APR = 5.020%

15 yr conforming fixed: rate = 4.500% APR = 4.650%

7/1 yr conforming ARM: rate = 5.125% APR = 5.625%

5/1 yr conforming ARM: rate = 4.875% APR = 5.120%

30 yr FHA Fixed : rate = 4.875% APR = 5.139%

30 yr CHFA w/ 1 pt : rate = 4.875% APR = 5.005%

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Jumbo loan limits range from $417,001 to $1,000,000*

30 yr jumbo fixed: rate = 5.750% APR = 6.032%

15 yr jumbo fixed: rate = 5.375% APR = 5.632%

7/1 yr jumbo ARM: rate = **** APR = ****

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CHFA (Connecticut Housing Finance Authority) rates for the week of May 14 – May 20, 2009

Homebuyer Mortgage Plan:
Interest rate: 4.875 % (APR range 4.975 – 5.375%)
Fees: Up to One Point (1% Origination Fee) * Payable to Lender
Term – 30 years, fixed rate

Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP)
(Rate listed is for DAP loans with Homebuyer Mortgage Program financing.)

Interest rate: 4.875 % (APR range 4.975 – 5.375%)
Fees: Up to $200 Application Fee * Payable to Lender
Term – 30 years, fixed rate

(NOTE: If at any time the interest rate for the Homebuyer Mortgage Program exceeds 6%, the DAP interest rate will be capped at 6%.)

* Additional fees may apply

*Conforming loan limits listed above are for a single-family owner occupied residence.
Courtesy of The Harriman Team and William Raveis Mortgage

*All rates are subject to change. Minimum down payment and credit score requirements may apply. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified .