Connecticut Mortgage Rates and Financing Update July 29, 2011

The theme of volatility is ongoing. Loan pricing has moved in the opposite direction from the previous day for 6 sessions in a row now.  The increases seen yesterday in home loan borrowing costs were erased the next day,  leaving things slightly worse than average versus the last two weeks, but about middle of the road when comparing to the last month.

The only bet that has a decent probability of success in this environment is that no bets are clearly better than any others. This should continue to be the case until at least some semblance of resolution makes it's way to the debt-ceiling debate. This makes for plenty of volatility in the meantime.

Rather than change rate sheets with each rapid movement in the secondary market, it's not only easier on all parties involved, but downright necessary for lenders to be extra conservative with rate sheet offerings.

The Federal Reserve plans to provide guidance to banks soon on how to handle the potentially turbulent financial waters if the United States exhausts its borrowing authority on August 1. "We have been engaged in operational planning with the Treasury," Fed spokeswoman Barbara Hagenbaugh said on Thursday. "We expect to be able to give additional guidance to financial institutions when there is greater clarity from the Congress and when Treasury outlines its specific operational plans."

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN AMENDED VERSION OF THE RATES PROVIDED  EARLIER THIS MORNING. RATES CHANGED THREE TIMES TODAY... AND THEY ARE LOWER!!

30 year fixed - 4.375% + .0 points for rate
20 year fixed - 4.00% + 0 points for rate
15 year fixed - 3.50% + 0 points for rate
10 year fixed - 3.250%  + .705% lender credit points for rate
5/1 ARM - 2.625% - 0 points for rate
7/1 ARM - 3.125%  + 0 points for rate

FHA/VA
30 year fixed - 4.250% + .500 points lender credit for rate
5/1 ARM - 2.875 +  0 points for rate
7/1 ARM - 3.250 + 0 point for rate

Jumbo - over 729,000
30 year fixed - 4.99 % with 0  points  for rate
15 year fixed - 4.50% + 0   points for rate
5/1 ARM - 3.375 % + 0 points for rate
7/1 ARM - 4.00% + 0 points for rate

10/1 ARM -  4.50% with + 0 points for rate

Jennifer Buchanan,  Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist at MetLife Loans is a seasoned veteran of the Mortgage, Banking and Broker Industry and specializes in mortgage loans throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut.
   Her attention to detail is unsurpassed, and her understanding of the marketplace makes it easy to find the right loan to fit her clients specific needs .  Jennifer's local processing and closing team are also known for their exemplary service.
   Understanding that the vast majority of mortgage brokers never discuss the long or short term  financial needs or goals with their clients, she set herself apart from the rest by obtaining the coveted CMPS  designation. (Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist)
    She is a member of the National Association of Responsible Loan Officers, and her commitment to ethics, understanding of the marketplace, and business acumen have earned her the respect of her peers and clients alike.

Jennifer Buchanan
Metlife Loans
203-341-6949

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