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This Sunday’s Show–The two wild and crazy guys are back in the Saddle–Kelly and Phillippee!

April 30th, 2008 . by Mike Kelly

Mr. Pete Phillippee is back in the saddle as am I. We’ll both be in the studio this Sunday to take another look at the interest rate market, check on availability of loan products and explore where this market is going–Heck in a handbasket? But spring has sprung and sales are up. If you’re an investor or first timer wishing to take advantage of this great “Buyer’s market” welcome but get used to hearing, “There are 15 offers on this REO property and we need to overbid!” HUH?!! I thought I was going to get a deal? Read the rest of this entry »

New Conforming loan limits Sonoma County-Now the Interest Rates and Requirements for the loans are becoming available! Some shockers!

March 10th, 2008 . by Mike Kelly

Pete Phillippe  IndyMac Bank  Cell 707-481-2737 Reporting on the new conforming loan limits + Interest rates and guidelines:

 Sonoma County’s new conforming loan limit is $662,500 . . . but its at a higher rate then the “Old” conforming of $417,000. We’re calling the new rates, “Jumbo-Lite”.

Up to $417,000   30yr fixed is  6.25 at 1 pt  ,  5/1  is 5.50  at 1 pt  ,  7/1 is 5.625  at 1 pt

Up to $662,500 (this is the new higher conforming rate but is actually higher than the “old” conforming loan amount of $417,000) 30 yr fixed is  6.75 at 1 pt, all full documentation, no “stated” or made up income or jobs!!, SFD owner occupied only, 90%  ltv purchase with 700 ficos scores, 80% maximum Loan to Value with 660 fico,
On refinances–no cash out transactions or payoffs of second loans , 75% ltv max.  5/1’s and 7/1’s next week with pricing. Lenders are having a very hard time finding “buyers” or investor’s who will buy YOUR loan with the new rates and conforming loan amounts.  The shocker here is NO REFINANCING OF EXISTING SECONDS!!! These loans were geared up to resolve some of the defaulting issues as most of the defaulting loans got 80-10-10’s with 80% Loan, 10% of sales price seconds and 10% down payment. This eliminates or doesn’t help many of these folks.

the new “Super Jumbo” is now over $662,500. Rates:30 yr fixed is 7.25 1 pt, the 7/1 is at 6.375  1 pt   80% ltv to $2,000,000
Purchase .  75% to $3,000,000 on purchases

Napa and Marin are at $729,750, Lake is still at $417,000, Mendocino at $512,000
Aprs not calculated , information purposes only, 30 day locks on rates quoted as of 3/10/08.  680 fico scores used as example . Full doc pricing shown, stated income loans available  as well as other programs

Sonoma County FHA New Mortage Loan Limits! Not as much as we wanted! But it’s a Start!

March 6th, 2008 . by Mike Kelly

FHA Mortgage Limits  FHA and HUD

The new Loan limits got issued today and we are in the “second tier” of the high priced spread! The maximum level is now $729,750. If you live in Sonoma County it is $662,500. So let me get this right. You live in Petaluma and just 20 minutes away in marvelous Marin the new loan limit is about $70,000 more! But hey, it’s a start! Here in Sonoma County at the old conforming loan limit of $417,000 we had 924 residential properties which qualified. Today with the new limit of $662,500 we double that number and have 75% coverage for all “Active” residential properties now on the market. NOT BAD!! However, the big shoe to drop next will be at WHAT RATE?? Some think a blended of the old “conforming rate” and the “JUMBO” products. We’ll know most likely tomorrow and we will be discussing this on the “Real Estate Hour”, Sunday, 9 to 10AM PST, 1350AM radio!! KSRO. Read the rest of this entry »

Property Tax question for Santa Rosa, California Homes for Sale–I thought it was 1% of the Sales Price? Not so quick!

March 1st, 2008 . by Mike Kelly

In Sonoma County, California we  now have an interesting twist on determining the property tax rate. The 1% of the sales price as per Proposition 13 has been the norm and it is NOT a complicated system. You pay $500,000 for a rural property and your yearly taxes will be $5,000 per year. But this is being challenged as prices fall dramatically in some areas due to “Short-Sales” and the huge inventory of REO’s, our Tax Collector here in Sonoma County is NOT allowing some of these “steal deals” as they feel they are not valid sales between a willing buyer, willing seller but were closed under financial distress and duress. So if a consumer gets a screaming deal of say, $300,000 on a home that last year market value equaled $400,000, the Assessor is NOT allowing 1% of the $300,000 but is fiddling with the tax base and adjusting HIGHER. Read the rest of this entry »

What the Fed’s Rate Cut means to you the Consumer.

January 22nd, 2008 . by Mike Kelly

Federal Reserve’s Rate Cut Good for Some Home-Loan Borrowers, Bad for Savers

January 22, 2008: 04:36 PM EST

NEW YORK (Associated Press) - The Federal Reserve’s three-quarter percentage point cut in a key interest rate Tuesday was designed to make consumer and corporate borrowing cheaper and thereby kick-start the economy, which many fear is spiraling into a recession.

Here are some basic questions and answers about the impact of the Fed’s action:

Q. Will adjustable-rate mortgages become more affordable?

A. The rate cut is good news for consumers with so-called ARMs scheduled to reset soon. ARMs, which typically adjust to market rates every 6 to 12 months after an introductory term, are often pegged to short-term rates such as 1-year Treasury bills or the London interbank offered rate, a global benchmark set in Britain. Those short-term rates track the Fed’s key interest rate and already have fallen over the past month in anticipation of a rate cut.

Q. Is this a good time to refinance a home loan?

A. Experts say it is, especially for borrowers with ARMs and good credit who don’t plan to move anytime soon. Even before Tuesday’s Fed action, rates on 30-year mortgages had fallen to the lowest level since the summer of 2005. There’s no guarantee, though, that mortgage rates will keep falling as the Fed cuts short-term rates. Read the rest of this entry »

CalVet Loans–Tried and True–Ready to Serve Once Again!! Calling our Veterans!

January 19th, 2008 . by Mike Kelly

Last year 1200 California homebuyers took advantage of the CalVet Loan offered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs and with a correcting value marketplace and interest rates starting at 5.45% they are once again gaining popularity for Vets.
http://www.cdva.ca.gov/calvetloans/ Read the rest of this entry »

How the “Fed” works!

January 14th, 2008 . by Mike Kelly

Some facts on the Fed, Fed Funds Rate and Mortgage Rates

-The Federal Reserve was established in 1913. The Fed controls monetary policy for the U.S.  The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) consists of twelve members.

-The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings per year.  At these
meetings, the Committee reviews economic and financial conditions,
determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy, and assesses the
risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic
growth.

-The Federal Reserve doesn’t control mortgage rates. Read the rest of this entry »

Why the Big difference in conforming and Jumbo loan Rates?? Alicia Hodenfield Explains

January 4th, 2008 . by Mike Kelly

Why the big difference in conforming and jumbo rates?  Short answer: The greater the risk, the greater the rate will be charged. 

 Here’s one reason why jumbo loans are considered a greater risk. 

Conforming loans are loans that meet the loan limit and lending terms for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Read the rest of this entry »

10 Year Treasurey Drops like a stone, Stock Market goes to heck But Interest Rates Fall! Yeah!!

January 2nd, 2008 . by Mike Kelly

Furnished by our good friend Pete Phillippee of CountryWide Home Mortgages. Bad news in the economy usually equates to great interest rates! Go figure! Investor’s like the safety of Bonds when all around them is chaos. They go into Bonds and drive down rates. Check these out! And even the JUMBOS are looking good! 

Remarks:      Rates really came down today  . . . . .

5.625   at 1 pt  for a conforming loan   to $417,000

5.25 at 1 pt for a conforming  5/1 interest only for the first five years required

6.5 at 1 pt for a jumbo loan to $1,000,000

6.0       at 1 pt for a jumbo 5/1 interest only for the first five years required

Other programs available , prime still 7.25%  for the lines of credit
 

Phone: 707-521-4406
From:  Pete Phillippe cell 707-481-2737
Fax #:  Phone: 

CountryWide Home Mortgages “Hot-Lines” from Pete Phillippee-Problem with a loan adjustment? Can’t Make a payment? CALL!!

December 31st, 2007 . by Mike Kelly

The following “Hot-Lines” are supplied by frequent radio show guest and co-host Pete Phillippe, Mgr, Production Branch 707-521-4406.  If you are having difficulty in making your monthly mortgage payments then call the following number: 888-446-6390  If you wish to change or modifiy the “Terms” of your loan, either due to a “re-set” in interest rate or a more than anticipated “margin” hike then give this number a call: 800-669-6650. Read the rest of this entry »

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