Aug
4
Using a Jumbo Loan to Buy a Home Or Refinance Your Mortgage
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Anna Platz
A jumbo loan is a mortgage with a loan amount that exceeds the conforming loan amount. In 2010 those conforming loan limits range from $417,000 to $729,750 depending on the cost of housing in the area. It is the amount of the loan, not the value of the real estate that determines whether a jumbo loan is required. For example if you buy a home for a purchase price of $500,000 but have a 20% down payment, your loan amount will be $400,000 and qualify for a conforming loan.
Cost Of A Jumbo Mortgage Loan
Mortgage lenders set the price of borrowing money with a home loan (the rate at which the mortgage is repaid over time and the fees charged initially) by the risk level of the investment. The more likely they believe the mortgage holder is to make their payments each month for the life of the loan, the lower the cost, and vice versa. The risk level is determined by a complex formula based on the data of how previous mortgages performed. Because there is more money involved jumbo mortgages inherently carry greater risk, and will be priced somewhat higher than their conforming counterparts.
You can keep the cost as low as possible by showing reduced risk to the lender in other areas such as borrowing a smaller portion of the value of the home with by coming up with a large down payment in a purchase, or limiting the loan amount on a refinance. An excellent credit score, and high income relative to your overall debt will also work in your favor and lower the cost of a jumbo loan.
Types of Jumbo Mortgages
Just because you are taking out a larger loan does not mean you are limited to only a 30 year fixed rate mortgage program. There is a wide variety of jumbo loan options including:
3 Year Jumbo ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) 5 Year Jumbo ARM 7 Year Jumbo ARM 10 Year Jumbo ARM 15 Year Fixed Rate Jumbo Mortgage
How to Apply For A Jumbo Loan
The process of applying for a jumbo loan is the same as applying for a mortgage of a lower amount, though there may be increased requirements due to the larger loan amount. Your mortgage lender will collect information to present to the underwriter who will approve or deny the loan, or ask for additional information. This will include information on your financial past, present, and future such as your credit history, current assets and liabilities, and your income. It will also include data on the property such as an appraisal giving an estimation of the home’s value, and a title search to be sure there are no outstanding undisclosed liens on the real estate.
A jumbo loan is a mortgage with a loan amount that exceeds the conforming loan amount. In 2010 those conforming loan limits range from $417,000 to $729,750 depending on the cost of housing in the area. It is the amount of the loan, not the value of the real estate that determines whether a jumbo loan is required. For example if you buy a home for a purchase price of $500,000 but have a 20% down payment, your loan amount will be $400,000 and qualify for a conforming loan.
Cost Of A Jumbo Mortgage Loan
Mortgage lenders set the price of borrowing money with a home loan (the rate at which the mortgage is repaid over time and the fees charged initially) by the risk level of the investment. The more likely they believe the mortgage holder is to make their payments each month for the life of the loan, the lower the cost, and vice versa. The risk level is determined by a complex formula based on the data of how previous mortgages performed. Because there is more money involved jumbo mortgages inherently carry greater risk, and will be priced somewhat higher than their conforming counterparts.
You can keep the cost as low as possible by showing reduced risk to the lender in other areas such as borrowing a smaller portion of the value of the home with by coming up with a large down payment in a purchase, or limiting the loan amount on a refinance. An excellent credit score, and high income relative to your overall debt will also work in your favor and lower the cost of a jumbo loan.
Types of Jumbo Mortgages
Just because you are taking out a larger loan does not mean you are limited to only a 30 year fixed rate mortgage program. There is a wide variety of jumbo loan options including:
3 Year Jumbo ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) 5 Year Jumbo ARM 7 Year Jumbo ARM 10 Year Jumbo ARM 15 Year Fixed Rate Jumbo Mortgage
How to Apply For A Jumbo Loan
The process of applying for a jumbo loan is the same as applying for a mortgage of a lower amount, though there may be increased requirements due to the larger loan amount. Your mortgage lender will collect information to present to the underwriter who will approve or deny the loan, or ask for additional information. This will include information on your financial past, present, and future such as your credit history, current assets and liabilities, and your income. It will also include data on the property such as an appraisal giving an estimation of the home’s value, and a title search to be sure there are no outstanding undisclosed liens on the real estate.
Aug
1
Should I Get a Fixed Rate Or an Adjustable Rate on My Jumbo Home Mortgage?
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Frank L Froggatt
Jumbo mortgage loans are similar to regular mortgage loans; the big difference is that the loan exceeds the limits that have been set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Jumbo mortgage loans are similar to regular mortgage loans; the big difference is that the loan exceeds the limits that have been set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Jul
31
Jumbo Mortgages
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Luke Strawn
What makes a loan a Jumbo?
Jumbo loans are classified as a mortgage that is above $417,000 in most areas of Texas. Before the shakeup in the mortgage industry that was the limit for all of the US. So if you lived in many parts of the East or West coast, a high percentage of the mortgages were in the Jumbo category. In 2008 Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac put increased the limit in “high cost” areas. Currently in many parts of California you can get a conventional loan for over $700,000. This is all based on the median house price in a given area.
A quick history of Jumbo Mortgages
Any loan that is not insured by Fannie, Freddie, HUD, or VA is considered a non-conforming or portfolio loan. That means that the lender is holding that loan in their portfolio and it is not backed by a government entity. Up until 2007 many different loans were included in the term non-conforming loans. This included Subprime, Alt-A, and Jumbos. These loans were packaged up, securitized, and sold on Wall Street. In many cases there would be twenty-five to thirty percent of jumbo loans in these packages, the rest were subprime loans. When everyone came to the realization that many of the subprime loans were over-leveraged or non-performing, then the jumbos were unfairly thrown into the same category.
Then the credit crunch came along. Most lenders and banks began to horde cash and not loan money. Subprime and Alt A loans were gone almost overnight and jumbo loans were not backed by any government entity. So they had a similar fate. While many of the subprime loans were done with 0 down payment and poor credit, most jumbo loans still required a 5 to 20 percent down payment and above average credit. Currently the default rates on jumbo loans done in the last 5 years are lower than almost any other type of loan done in the same period. However because the investors that bought jumbo loans have been holding on to their cash, the market for those loans has been almost non-existent for the last 18 months.
For the last 10 years jumbo loans required a bigger down payment and carried an interest rate from .25% to .50% higher than a conventional loan. That all changed in 2008, for the few lenders that would still buy a jumbo loan they were charging between 1.5% and 2% more than conventional loans. This has created big problems on the housing market in the upper end of price ranges. Because of this short supply and expensive financing the luxury home market has been reliant on buyers that could pay cash for these properties. That limits a large segment of potential buyers.
Current Jumbo Loan Market
However things have started to loosen up, some lenders are realizing the hole in the market and are starting to finance jumbos again. Currently for some lenders Jumbo loans are .75 to 1% higher than a conventional loan, which is a huge decrease from earlier in the year. 20% Down-payment and good credit are a must.
What makes a loan a Jumbo?
Jumbo loans are classified as a mortgage that is above $417,000 in most areas of Texas. Before the shakeup in the mortgage industry that was the limit for all of the US. So if you lived in many parts of the East or West coast, a high percentage of the mortgages were in the Jumbo category. In 2008 Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac put increased the limit in “high cost” areas. Currently in many parts of California you can get a conventional loan for over $700,000. This is all based on the median house price in a given area.
A quick history of Jumbo Mortgages
Any loan that is not insured by Fannie, Freddie, HUD, or VA is considered a non-conforming or portfolio loan. That means that the lender is holding that loan in their portfolio and it is not backed by a government entity. Up until 2007 many different loans were included in the term non-conforming loans. This included Subprime, Alt-A, and Jumbos. These loans were packaged up, securitized, and sold on Wall Street. In many cases there would be twenty-five to thirty percent of jumbo loans in these packages, the rest were subprime loans. When everyone came to the realization that many of the subprime loans were over-leveraged or non-performing, then the jumbos were unfairly thrown into the same category.
Then the credit crunch came along. Most lenders and banks began to horde cash and not loan money. Subprime and Alt A loans were gone almost overnight and jumbo loans were not backed by any government entity. So they had a similar fate. While many of the subprime loans were done with 0 down payment and poor credit, most jumbo loans still required a 5 to 20 percent down payment and above average credit. Currently the default rates on jumbo loans done in the last 5 years are lower than almost any other type of loan done in the same period. However because the investors that bought jumbo loans have been holding on to their cash, the market for those loans has been almost non-existent for the last 18 months.
For the last 10 years jumbo loans required a bigger down payment and carried an interest rate from .25% to .50% higher than a conventional loan. That all changed in 2008, for the few lenders that would still buy a jumbo loan they were charging between 1.5% and 2% more than conventional loans. This has created big problems on the housing market in the upper end of price ranges. Because of this short supply and expensive financing the luxury home market has been reliant on buyers that could pay cash for these properties. That limits a large segment of potential buyers.
Current Jumbo Loan Market
However things have started to loosen up, some lenders are realizing the hole in the market and are starting to finance jumbos again. Currently for some lenders Jumbo loans are .75 to 1% higher than a conventional loan, which is a huge decrease from earlier in the year. 20% Down-payment and good credit are a must.
Jul
30
Mary Ny
Fannie Mae was chartered in 1938, as the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), with the responsibility of creating a secondary market for home mortgages. It operated under direct federal control. In 1968, the Federal National Mortgage Association was partitioned into two separate entities- one wholly owned by the government and known as the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), and the other to retain the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) name. It was privatized by legislation enacted in 1968 and became fully private in 1970.
Fannie Mae (along with Freddie Mac) sets the limit each year on the size of a conforming loan based on the October to October changes in mean home price. Mortgages above this limit are considered jumbo and super jumbo loans because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac only buy conforming loans to repackage into the secondary market, making the demand for non-conforming loans much less. Thus, interest rates for jumbo and super jumbo loans are higher than for conforming loans.
According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), borrowers see mortgage rates 25-50 basis points lower because of what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do. This is reflected in lowered interest rates of up to a half percentage on each individual homebuyer’s mortgage, which translates to lower payments and increased consumer cash flow for other purposes. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac also were the agencies that recommended that FICO scores be used in mortgage lending. Now, FICO scores are the mortgage industry standard for originating conventional loans, adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) based on various prime rate indices, jumbo loans and 2nd home purchases as well as the popular cash out mortgage refinance loans.
Today, Fair Isaac estimates that more than 75% of all mortgage originations in the U.S. involve the FICO credit score. FICO scores are being used in almost every sector of the nation’s economy, and largely determine whether or not you will be approved for credit (including mortgage loans), what interest rates you will pay and what loan terms are available to you. This is why it is important to maintain a high FICO. But, if you’re a homeowner who’s had credit issues in the past, a timely mortgage refinance or home equity loan (second mortgage) for debt consolidation can help raise your score substantially and save you a lot of money.
Fannie Mae was chartered in 1938, as the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), with the responsibility of creating a secondary market for home mortgages. It operated under direct federal control. In 1968, the Federal National Mortgage Association was partitioned into two separate entities- one wholly owned by the government and known as the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), and the other to retain the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) name. It was privatized by legislation enacted in 1968 and became fully private in 1970.
Fannie Mae (along with Freddie Mac) sets the limit each year on the size of a conforming loan based on the October to October changes in mean home price. Mortgages above this limit are considered jumbo and super jumbo loans because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac only buy conforming loans to repackage into the secondary market, making the demand for non-conforming loans much less. Thus, interest rates for jumbo and super jumbo loans are higher than for conforming loans.
According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), borrowers see mortgage rates 25-50 basis points lower because of what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do. This is reflected in lowered interest rates of up to a half percentage on each individual homebuyer’s mortgage, which translates to lower payments and increased consumer cash flow for other purposes. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac also were the agencies that recommended that FICO scores be used in mortgage lending. Now, FICO scores are the mortgage industry standard for originating conventional loans, adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) based on various prime rate indices, jumbo loans and 2nd home purchases as well as the popular cash out mortgage refinance loans.
Today, Fair Isaac estimates that more than 75% of all mortgage originations in the U.S. involve the FICO credit score. FICO scores are being used in almost every sector of the nation’s economy, and largely determine whether or not you will be approved for credit (including mortgage loans), what interest rates you will pay and what loan terms are available to you. This is why it is important to maintain a high FICO. But, if you’re a homeowner who’s had credit issues in the past, a timely mortgage refinance or home equity loan (second mortgage) for debt consolidation can help raise your score substantially and save you a lot of money.
Jul
24
Jumbo Mortgage Rates on the Decline
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Robert Hyder
As the housing crisis broadened, jumbo mortgages predictably became harder to obtain. Already considered high-risk mortgage loans before the credit crunch began, jumbo mortgage rates climbed to excessive limits. The recent drop in conforming mortgage rates has also had an impact on jumbo mortgage rates.
Jumbo mortgages, as they are commonly referred, are non-conforming loans that are above the industry standard for conventional conforming loans that can be bought by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. The industry standard loan size that can be purchased by these two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) on a 1-unit property is $417,000, but can go as high as $729,750 in high-cost areas on the continental United States and $1,094,625 in high-cost areas in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
A small number of prominent lenders recently began announcing jumbo mortgage rates in the low-to-mid 5% interest range. Industry experts expect more lenders to join in on this practice in the very near future.
At their peak, jumbo fixed rates reached almost 8% at the end of October 2008. Today, some mortgage lenders are being extremely aggressive with their jumbo fixed-rate mortgages, pricing as low as 5.25%. On a $1 million loan size, that could mean a savings of over $1,800 on a monthly mortgage payment.
Because mortgage lenders no longer have buyers for the jumbo mortgage loans that they approve, they are required to keep them in their portfolios. Since consumers are now being especially cautious with their money, they are no longer investing in the stock market and are putting it into much safer and conservative investments, such as savings and money market accounts. As a result, banks now have more money to lend.
Ultimately, when money comes in the front door, banks are then sending it out the back door as a mortgage loan. In addition, when homeowners are refinancing their conforming mortgages due to the record-low interest rates, banks are afforded more liquidity to offer jumbo mortgage loans.
Each lender will have different requirements than the next. Because there are no buyers for jumbo mortgages, each lender creates and maintains their own guidelines and pricing before placing it in their portfolio. A slow down in jumbo originations indicates a tightening of requirements and an increase in rates. Consequently, these extremely low jumbo mortgage rates may not be available for very long.
As the housing crisis broadened, jumbo mortgages predictably became harder to obtain. Already considered high-risk mortgage loans before the credit crunch began, jumbo mortgage rates climbed to excessive limits. The recent drop in conforming mortgage rates has also had an impact on jumbo mortgage rates.
Jumbo mortgages, as they are commonly referred, are non-conforming loans that are above the industry standard for conventional conforming loans that can be bought by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. The industry standard loan size that can be purchased by these two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) on a 1-unit property is $417,000, but can go as high as $729,750 in high-cost areas on the continental United States and $1,094,625 in high-cost areas in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
A small number of prominent lenders recently began announcing jumbo mortgage rates in the low-to-mid 5% interest range. Industry experts expect more lenders to join in on this practice in the very near future.
At their peak, jumbo fixed rates reached almost 8% at the end of October 2008. Today, some mortgage lenders are being extremely aggressive with their jumbo fixed-rate mortgages, pricing as low as 5.25%. On a $1 million loan size, that could mean a savings of over $1,800 on a monthly mortgage payment.
Because mortgage lenders no longer have buyers for the jumbo mortgage loans that they approve, they are required to keep them in their portfolios. Since consumers are now being especially cautious with their money, they are no longer investing in the stock market and are putting it into much safer and conservative investments, such as savings and money market accounts. As a result, banks now have more money to lend.
Ultimately, when money comes in the front door, banks are then sending it out the back door as a mortgage loan. In addition, when homeowners are refinancing their conforming mortgages due to the record-low interest rates, banks are afforded more liquidity to offer jumbo mortgage loans.
Each lender will have different requirements than the next. Because there are no buyers for jumbo mortgages, each lender creates and maintains their own guidelines and pricing before placing it in their portfolio. A slow down in jumbo originations indicates a tightening of requirements and an increase in rates. Consequently, these extremely low jumbo mortgage rates may not be available for very long.
Jul
15
Jumbo Home Loans: How Payment Option Loans Qualify Million Dollar Mortgage Loans
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Nick Rian
The cost of new housing in San Diego County has more than tripled during the last 10 years. The San Diego Housing Commission reports the average price of a new home has jumped from almost $245,884 in 1996 to $861,759 in 2006. As property values in the area reach the million dollar mark, prospective homeowners face a new breed of loan…the jumbo or super jumbo mortgage.
Jumbo and Super-Jumbo mortgages do not conform to the Fannie Mae federal mortgage guidelines. Those guidelines limit the amount of mortgages at $417,000. Also known as non-conforming loans, these loans don’t have to meet standard mortgage rules.
In an inflated housing market such as San Diego County, some homeowners need options to keep the monthly mortgage payment low, while purchasing the home they need.
An $850,000 home financed using a standard 30-year fixed rate mortgage, with 20% down, would come with a monthly payment of more than $5,000. If the price seems high, the mortgage industry has some options for prospective homeowners to keep payment lower.
A payment option ARM has an initial period of fixed rate interest, then the loan converts and the interest rate rises or falls according to one of the banking indexes, such as COFI, LIBOR or MTA. A built in margin is added to the index rate to determine the interest rate. These loans usually have four payment options each month, the standard 30-year or 15-year pay-off rate, the minimum payment option, and an interest only option.
The homeowner chooses each month how much payment they want to make. The minimum payment option doesn’t pay all of the principal or interest, and actually adds to the balance of the loan, known as negative amortization. Sounds scary to some people, but if you make 5 years worth of minimum payments and your home’s value triples, the equity could make up the difference.
Another option is the interest only loan. These loans allow homeowners to pay the interest amount only for a specified time period…then the loan converts to a fully amortized loan. Again, if the home’s value increases, the homeowner is in good shape. But if the home’s value doesn’t jump high enough, they could face some stiff payments when the loan converts.
The cost of new housing in San Diego County has more than tripled during the last 10 years. The San Diego Housing Commission reports the average price of a new home has jumped from almost $245,884 in 1996 to $861,759 in 2006. As property values in the area reach the million dollar mark, prospective homeowners face a new breed of loan…the jumbo or super jumbo mortgage.
Jumbo and Super-Jumbo mortgages do not conform to the Fannie Mae federal mortgage guidelines. Those guidelines limit the amount of mortgages at $417,000. Also known as non-conforming loans, these loans don’t have to meet standard mortgage rules.
In an inflated housing market such as San Diego County, some homeowners need options to keep the monthly mortgage payment low, while purchasing the home they need.
An $850,000 home financed using a standard 30-year fixed rate mortgage, with 20% down, would come with a monthly payment of more than $5,000. If the price seems high, the mortgage industry has some options for prospective homeowners to keep payment lower.
A payment option ARM has an initial period of fixed rate interest, then the loan converts and the interest rate rises or falls according to one of the banking indexes, such as COFI, LIBOR or MTA. A built in margin is added to the index rate to determine the interest rate. These loans usually have four payment options each month, the standard 30-year or 15-year pay-off rate, the minimum payment option, and an interest only option.
The homeowner chooses each month how much payment they want to make. The minimum payment option doesn’t pay all of the principal or interest, and actually adds to the balance of the loan, known as negative amortization. Sounds scary to some people, but if you make 5 years worth of minimum payments and your home’s value triples, the equity could make up the difference.
Another option is the interest only loan. These loans allow homeowners to pay the interest amount only for a specified time period…then the loan converts to a fully amortized loan. Again, if the home’s value increases, the homeowner is in good shape. But if the home’s value doesn’t jump high enough, they could face some stiff payments when the loan converts.
Jul
14
Jumbo Mortgage Loans Approvals Are Still Available As Guidelines Tighten and Loan Limits Are Raised
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Bill Burress
With the housing and mortgage markets in peril, the jumbo loan is on the brink of extinction. Many lenders who offered jumbo loans have ceased doing business and many lenders that once offered jumbo loan programs have pulled them off the table. Purchasing a home using a jumbo loan is hard enough today, getting approved on cash out or debt consolidation jumbo mortgage loan refinances is even tougher. Fewer lenders today offer jumbo loans than ever before leaving many buyers with few choices when it comes to jumbo loans. One bit of relief came from the economic stimulus act of 2008 but it is only temporary and provided the home loan falls within the H.U.D. calculation.
On March 6, 2008, H.U.D. published new FHA loan limits and GSE loan limits based on the median prices of homes as mandated by the Economic Stimulus Act signed at the end of February by President Bush. The new loan limits are based on 125% of the HUD published median prices and are temporary. The new loan limits are temporary and are scheduled to go back to the previous limits of $417,000 after 12/31/2008.
Until December 31, 2008, the GSE or conforming loan limits have been raised up to a maximum of $729,750. The newly increased limits set by HUD range from $417,500 to the highest of $793,750 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Other limits have been temporarily raised for two, three and four family using the same calculation.
With the changing of underwriting guidelines, many homeowners and would be homeowners are frustrated from being turned down with their jumbo loan applications. There are many
homeowners who need to get approved for cash out jumbo loans and were literally laughed at by some lenders. Being turned down on a mortgage loan is no laughing matter.
Despite the financial crisis and the tightening of credit guidelines there are solutions for those needing jumbo loans. There are proven steps that borrowers should take which will improve the terms, conditions and pricing of a jumbo loan as well as increasing the chances of approval. A seasoned mortgage expert knows what’s needed for a loan approval and can help you through the loan process to a happy ending. The first step is to contact a mortgage expert who is familiar with jumbo loans and the current jumbo loan lending guidelines. An experienced mortgage expert can guide you through the application process and help you get approved for the jumbo mortgage loan that you need.
With the housing and mortgage markets in peril, the jumbo loan is on the brink of extinction. Many lenders who offered jumbo loans have ceased doing business and many lenders that once offered jumbo loan programs have pulled them off the table. Purchasing a home using a jumbo loan is hard enough today, getting approved on cash out or debt consolidation jumbo mortgage loan refinances is even tougher. Fewer lenders today offer jumbo loans than ever before leaving many buyers with few choices when it comes to jumbo loans. One bit of relief came from the economic stimulus act of 2008 but it is only temporary and provided the home loan falls within the H.U.D. calculation.
On March 6, 2008, H.U.D. published new FHA loan limits and GSE loan limits based on the median prices of homes as mandated by the Economic Stimulus Act signed at the end of February by President Bush. The new loan limits are based on 125% of the HUD published median prices and are temporary. The new loan limits are temporary and are scheduled to go back to the previous limits of $417,000 after 12/31/2008.
Until December 31, 2008, the GSE or conforming loan limits have been raised up to a maximum of $729,750. The newly increased limits set by HUD range from $417,500 to the highest of $793,750 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Other limits have been temporarily raised for two, three and four family using the same calculation.
With the changing of underwriting guidelines, many homeowners and would be homeowners are frustrated from being turned down with their jumbo loan applications. There are many
homeowners who need to get approved for cash out jumbo loans and were literally laughed at by some lenders. Being turned down on a mortgage loan is no laughing matter.
Despite the financial crisis and the tightening of credit guidelines there are solutions for those needing jumbo loans. There are proven steps that borrowers should take which will improve the terms, conditions and pricing of a jumbo loan as well as increasing the chances of approval. A seasoned mortgage expert knows what’s needed for a loan approval and can help you through the loan process to a happy ending. The first step is to contact a mortgage expert who is familiar with jumbo loans and the current jumbo loan lending guidelines. An experienced mortgage expert can guide you through the application process and help you get approved for the jumbo mortgage loan that you need.
Jul
14
Jumbo Loan Refinance – Will Obama’s Stimulus Help You Refinance Your Jumbo Mortgage?
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Luke Cambell
Obama’s 2009 Stimulus Package has come up with happy news for everyone. Its grants, tax credits and loans have lent immense help to needy people – whether they were individuals, family or households. Now this economic Stimulus Package has actually risen up the limit of how large the mortgage can be before it is called as jumbo loan. This limit was earlier $ 417,000. A loan amount below this value could then be refinanced through Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. It would now be called as the ‘conforming’ loan. These are based on the basis of 100 points. Now this limit has been extended to $ 650,000.
Here are some points how Obama’s Stimulus Package would help you with Jumbo Loan Refinance
Obama’s 2009 Stimulus Package has come up with happy news for everyone. Its grants, tax credits and loans have lent immense help to needy people – whether they were individuals, family or households. Now this economic Stimulus Package has actually risen up the limit of how large the mortgage can be before it is called as jumbo loan. This limit was earlier $ 417,000. A loan amount below this value could then be refinanced through Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. It would now be called as the ‘conforming’ loan. These are based on the basis of 100 points. Now this limit has been extended to $ 650,000.
Here are some points how Obama’s Stimulus Package would help you with Jumbo Loan Refinance
Jul
6
Rob K. Blake
Your Two Options for Mortgage Loans
Here, we will take a look at the basic information that you need to know about mortgage loans. Basically, there are two types of mortgage loans that you can take advantage of if you would like to purchase a residential real estate property:
1. Conforming Loans
This is a type of mortgage loan specifically designed for Americans – which conform to the guidelines enforced by GSEs or Government Sponsored Enterprises. Generally, the rule of thumb to follow is that any type of loan which does not meet the GSE guidelines is called a non-conforming loan.
2. Jumbo Mortgage
Also called a jumbo loan, this is a type of mortgage loan which has a loan amount that exceeds the guideline limits set by GSEs. To give you an idea about what jumbo mortgage is all about, they are actually a higher risk for lenders and the interest rates are generally higher than a conforming loan.
Learning about the Ins and Outs of Jumbo Loans
Now that you already have an idea about the two types of loans, how do you know if you are actually taking advantage of a non-conforming loan which takes the form of a jumbo mortgage? The limits for non-conforming loans are actually set by the two GSEs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These agencies set the limit on the maximum value of an individual mortgage which will be purchased from a lender.
Currently, the limit is set at $417,000 – so any loan amount below this limit qualifies as a conforming loan. Anything above this amount is already classified as a jumbo loan. Another thing that you need to keep in mind regarding jumbo loans is that the loan amount depends on the median cost rate of the houses in your area. This just goes to show how important it is for you to familiarize yourself with the local real state market in your area.
Despite the costs involved, there is absolutely no need for anybody to feel intimidated with jumbo mortgage loans. It is offered for one reason – so that anybody who needs a higher-than-normal amount for a mortgage loan can take advantage of one, without having to compromise the quality of the real estate property that they can purchase. This is precisely the reason why you need to take a long, deep assessment of your current financial status before taking on jumbo loans.
After learning about the higher-than-normal interest rates, do you think that you can afford to make a payment for the monthly mortgage premiums? If the answer is yes, then there is absolutely no reason why you should say no to the prospect of taking advantage of jumbo loans.
Familiarizing yourself with the concept of jumbo mortgage is the best thing that you can do if you want to decide whether or not you should go for it. By doing so, you can weigh in the pros and cons of choosing a jumbo mortgage – and learn about the consequences that it will have to your finances, if any.
Your Two Options for Mortgage Loans
Here, we will take a look at the basic information that you need to know about mortgage loans. Basically, there are two types of mortgage loans that you can take advantage of if you would like to purchase a residential real estate property:
1. Conforming Loans
This is a type of mortgage loan specifically designed for Americans – which conform to the guidelines enforced by GSEs or Government Sponsored Enterprises. Generally, the rule of thumb to follow is that any type of loan which does not meet the GSE guidelines is called a non-conforming loan.
2. Jumbo Mortgage
Also called a jumbo loan, this is a type of mortgage loan which has a loan amount that exceeds the guideline limits set by GSEs. To give you an idea about what jumbo mortgage is all about, they are actually a higher risk for lenders and the interest rates are generally higher than a conforming loan.
Learning about the Ins and Outs of Jumbo Loans
Now that you already have an idea about the two types of loans, how do you know if you are actually taking advantage of a non-conforming loan which takes the form of a jumbo mortgage? The limits for non-conforming loans are actually set by the two GSEs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These agencies set the limit on the maximum value of an individual mortgage which will be purchased from a lender.
Currently, the limit is set at $417,000 – so any loan amount below this limit qualifies as a conforming loan. Anything above this amount is already classified as a jumbo loan. Another thing that you need to keep in mind regarding jumbo loans is that the loan amount depends on the median cost rate of the houses in your area. This just goes to show how important it is for you to familiarize yourself with the local real state market in your area.
Despite the costs involved, there is absolutely no need for anybody to feel intimidated with jumbo mortgage loans. It is offered for one reason – so that anybody who needs a higher-than-normal amount for a mortgage loan can take advantage of one, without having to compromise the quality of the real estate property that they can purchase. This is precisely the reason why you need to take a long, deep assessment of your current financial status before taking on jumbo loans.
After learning about the higher-than-normal interest rates, do you think that you can afford to make a payment for the monthly mortgage premiums? If the answer is yes, then there is absolutely no reason why you should say no to the prospect of taking advantage of jumbo loans.
Familiarizing yourself with the concept of jumbo mortgage is the best thing that you can do if you want to decide whether or not you should go for it. By doing so, you can weigh in the pros and cons of choosing a jumbo mortgage – and learn about the consequences that it will have to your finances, if any.
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California Jumbo Mortgage Loans
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Peter Emerson
California jumbo mortgage loans are very large commercial or residential mortgage loans offered by many financial institutions in California. Generally, they are issued for an amount in excess of $200,000. Also called a non-conforming mortgage, a jumbo mortgage does not obey the rules set by Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) or Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation).
Like a conventional mortgage loan, California jumbo mortgage loans are available as fixed rate mortgages (FRM) and adjustable rate mortgages (ARM). The formalities followed for obtaining California jumbo mortgage loans are similar to those of traditional mortgage loans. To get details about the loans, such as application forms, loan terms and interest rates, you can seek the help of a licensed mortgage broker.
Since jumbo mortgage loans do not conform to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac terms, you can expect several associated risks. A California jumbo mortgage usually has a higher interest rate than conforming fixed rate mortgages do. To solve the problem of high interest rate, the lenders usually divide a jumbo mortgage into two separate mortgages. The new California conforming mortgage limits are determined in the month of January of every year. The amounts for California jumbo loan are calculated based on these limits.
The procedure for securing a jumbo loan online is similar to getting approved for a traditional mortgage when you use a mortgage broker. The benefit of California jumbo mortgage loans is that these allow a buyer to finance a highly priced primary residence, vacation home or investment property. At the same time, its higher interest rate may be a major drawback.
The customer must go through the legal terminology and understand what the action actually involves before entering into an agreement with a California jumbo mortgage lender. Just like a traditional mortgage, it is wise to compare rates and fees to find the best choice. Demand quotes from a mortgage broker before choosing a mortgage lender. Also, ask for information on the fees included in the mortgage, which must be disclosed according to the federal law.
California jumbo mortgage loans are very large commercial or residential mortgage loans offered by many financial institutions in California. Generally, they are issued for an amount in excess of $200,000. Also called a non-conforming mortgage, a jumbo mortgage does not obey the rules set by Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) or Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation).
Like a conventional mortgage loan, California jumbo mortgage loans are available as fixed rate mortgages (FRM) and adjustable rate mortgages (ARM). The formalities followed for obtaining California jumbo mortgage loans are similar to those of traditional mortgage loans. To get details about the loans, such as application forms, loan terms and interest rates, you can seek the help of a licensed mortgage broker.
Since jumbo mortgage loans do not conform to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac terms, you can expect several associated risks. A California jumbo mortgage usually has a higher interest rate than conforming fixed rate mortgages do. To solve the problem of high interest rate, the lenders usually divide a jumbo mortgage into two separate mortgages. The new California conforming mortgage limits are determined in the month of January of every year. The amounts for California jumbo loan are calculated based on these limits.
The procedure for securing a jumbo loan online is similar to getting approved for a traditional mortgage when you use a mortgage broker. The benefit of California jumbo mortgage loans is that these allow a buyer to finance a highly priced primary residence, vacation home or investment property. At the same time, its higher interest rate may be a major drawback.
The customer must go through the legal terminology and understand what the action actually involves before entering into an agreement with a California jumbo mortgage lender. Just like a traditional mortgage, it is wise to compare rates and fees to find the best choice. Demand quotes from a mortgage broker before choosing a mortgage lender. Also, ask for information on the fees included in the mortgage, which must be disclosed according to the federal law.