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Delaware Mortgage Rates Weekly Mortgage Market Update February 4, 2013

John Thomas February 3, 2013 Tags: , , , , , ,
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Delaware mortgage rate weekly update for the week of February 4, 2013, by John Thomas with Primary Residential Mortgage in Newark, Delaware.  John is the Newark, DE Branch Manager and the author of the book, Your Guide to Buying Your First Home in Delaware. Call 302-703-0727 to get a free mortgage planning consultation or APPLY ONLINE for Delaware mortgage loan

Delaware Mortgage Rates tried to move lower last week but ended the week where they started as the stock market continued to push higher. Mortgage bonds traded in a tight range last week and couldn’t break above the 200 days moving average. We can start the week FLOATING to see if mortgage bonds can try again to break through resistance and move home loan rates lower. If bonds break below the floor of support then we need to switch to a LOCKING stance quickly. The long term outlook for rates is to move higher as the downward trend in mortgage bonds continues. Keep Reading...

FHA Update – FHA Announces Increase in MI Effective April 1, 2013

John Thomas February 2, 2013 Tags: , , ,
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In Mortgage Letter dated 01/31/2013, HUD  announced that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will increase its annual mortgage insurance premium for most new mortgages by 10 basis points or by 0.10%, and FHA will increase premiums on jumbo mortgages ($625,000 or larger) by 5 basis points or 0.05%.  It will also change the MIP from canceling at 78% LTV to being for the life of the loan on most FHA loans as of June 3, 2013.  You can read the letter at http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=13-04ml.pdf Keep Reading...

Delaware Mortgage Rates Weekly Update for January 28, 2013

John Thomas January 28, 2013 Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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Delaware Mortgage Rates Weekly Update for January 28, 2013

Delaware mortgage rate weekly update for the week of January 28, 2013, by John Thomas with Primary Residential Mortgage in Newark, Delaware.  John is the Newark, DE Branch Manager and the author of the book, Your Guide to Buying Your First Home in Delaware. Call 302-703-0727 to get a free mortgage planning consultation or APPLY ONLINE for Delaware mortgage loan

Delaware mortgage rates tried to move lower last week but rebounded higher when initial jobless claims were reported on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at 330,000 which was 5,000 less than the week before. This continues the trend of lower claims and is the lowest in 5 years. The unemployment rate surprisingly stayed the same at 7.8%.  This sent mortgage bonds lower and resumed the downward trend for bonds.   Mortgage interest rates moved higher in response and ended the week higher than they have been in 4 months.  The bond broke through the support that held last week but we may see rates bounce off the 200-day moving average so I am recommending FLOATING your Delaware mortgage rate to see if bonds can recover some but be mindful that if support is broken at 200-day moving average, rates will jump higher and fast. Keep Reading...

CFPB Released New Rules on Foreclosures

John Thomas January 27, 2013 Tags: , ,
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released new guidelines for mortgage servicers on January 17, 2013, that set out to establish new, strong protections for struggling homeowners facing foreclosure. The CFPB is trying to help protect homeowners who may be facing foreclosure with these new rules that take effect in January 2014. The new rules were required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which directed the CFPB to implement reforms for the mortgage servicing industry. Keep Reading...

Delaware Veteran Loan Streamline Refinance with VA IRRRL

John Thomas January 24, 2013 Tags: , , , , ,
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Delaware Veteran Loan Streamline Refinance

Delaware Veteran Loan Streamline Refinance with VA IRRRL

Delaware Veteran Loan Streamline Refinance with VA IRRRL Refinance – Delaware Home Owners who currently have a Veterans Home Loan on their Primary Residence can refinance to record low mortgage interest rates with a VA Streamline Refinance called a VA IRRRL.  The IRRRL is an Interest Rate Reduction Loan exclusively for Delaware veterans who currently have a VA home loan.  Call Now for Free VA Refinance Loan Analysis at 302-703-0727 to speak to a local Loan Officer in Delaware or schedule an in-office appointment.  You can also APPLY ONLINE for VA Refinance Keep Reading...

Federal Reserve Board Issued Final Rule on Appraisals for High Priced Mortgage Loans

John Thomas January 24, 2013 Tags: , , ,
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Final Rule on Appraisals for High Priced Mortgage Loans Released.

High Priced Mortgage Loan also called an HPML is a loan that is secured against a borrower’s primary residence and has an interest rate that is higher than the average prime offer rate. The Federal Reserve Board issued the Final Rule on Appraisals for HPML on January 18, 2013, which was mandated by provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act).

The Final Rule requires lenders to use a certified or licensed appraiser who prepares a written appraisal report based on a physical inspection of the interior of the property. The rule also requires lenders to provide borrowers with a free copy of the appraisal report and to disclose the purpose of the appraisal report. In an effort to prevent fraudulent property flipping, the rule requires creditors to obtain an additional appraisal at no cost to the borrower if the property has been acquired: Keep Reading...

Dover Delaware First Time Home Buyer Seminar February 19, 2013

John Thomas January 24, 2013 Tags: , , ,
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Free Delaware First Time Home Buyer Seminar on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 6:30 PM in Dover, Delaware. The seminar will last about 2 hours and each participant will be able to receive a free copy of their tri-merge credit report. The seminar will cover all of the basics of buying a new home in Delaware. The seminar will cover Delaware FHA loans, Delaware VA loans, Delaware USDA Rural Housing Loans, First Time Home Buyer Loan Programs, and the Delaware FHA 203k Rehab loans. You will be able to get pre-approved at the seminar by a Delaware Mortgage Company. Keep Reading...

Delaware Mortgage Rates Weekly Mortgage Market Update January 21, 2013

John Thomas January 20, 2013 Tags: , , , , , , ,
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Delaware mortgage rate weekly update for the week of January 21, 2013, by John Thomas with Primary Residential Mortgage in Newark, Delaware.  John is the Newark, DE Branch Manager and the author of the book, Your Guide to Buying Your First Home in Delaware. Call 302-703-0727 to get a free mortgage planning consultation or APPLY ONLINE for Delaware mortgage loan

Delaware Mortgage Rates ended the week last week higher as mortgage bonds sold off to end the week and continued the downward trend line to mortgage bonds. Bonds were able to hammer out a solid line of support and did close above that line on Friday as you can see from the Bond Chart Below. The better than expected economic news and good news in the housing market has helped to push stocks higher at the expense of mortgage bonds. The Federal Reserve mortgage buying program has helped keep mortgage bonds from moving even lower which would move mortgage interest rates back into the 4s. Keep Reading...