Connecticut Mortgage Rates and Financing Update August 12, 2011

It's easy to be confused, or misled, with seemingly simple numbers. For example, you are saving for your child's college costs, expected be about $100,000.  You are 80 percent funded with $80,000 in your account. The next year, your investment account drops 25 percent in value, to $60,000. The year following year it bounces back 25 percent. Is the value back to where you started? No, because now you have $75,000 in your account. Assume college costs are rising 8 percent per year.  How close to paying for college are you? The answer: 64 percent, because you have $75,000 toward $117,000 of costs.  Even though your investments rose the same percentage as they fell, you're further from your goal than before. This is the same situation faced by pension funds.  This is why, if you are locking in a loan, at these historically low rates, you MUST think of your long term and short term financial plans. 

This week's News as it relates to the Mortgage Industry and You.

The Federal Reserve took the extraordinary step of announcing that it was minded to keep the federal funds rate close to zero for at least two more years. It also restated that it was "prepared to employ" a "range of policy tools" if the economy worsens, which some think might include a third round of bond-buying.  

As stock markets tumbled, the price of GOLD surged to trade above $1,800 a Troy Ounce, reaching parity with platinum prices for the first time since the end of 2008.

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP (AIG) lodged a lawsuit against BANK OF AMERICA, claiming BofA sold it low-risk securities backed by "defective" mortgages given to low-income borrowers. It is one of the biggest claims so far to originate from the practices that led to the financial crisis; suits against other big banks are expected to follow.

Today's Mortgage Rates

30 year fixed - 4.125% + .0 points for rate
20 year fixed - 3.750% + .250  points for rate
15 year fixed - 3.250% + .250 points for rate
10 year fixed - 3.250%  + 1.125 lender credit  points for rate
5/1 ARM - 2.625% - 0 points for rate
7/1 ARM - 3.00%  + 0 points for rate

FHA/VA
30 year fixed - 3.874% +  .500 points for rate
5/1 ARM - 2.750 +  0 points for rate
7/1 ARM - 3.125 + .250 point for rate

Jumbo - over 625,500 - to 2,000,000 Fairfield County
30 year fixed - 4.750 % + 0  points  for rate
15 year fixed - 4.250% + 0   points for rate
5/1 ARM - 3.125 % + 0 points for rate
7/1 ARM - 3.625% + 0 points for rate

10/1 ARM -  4.250% + 0 points cost 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