Chicago Illinois Current Mortgage Rates for Today 01/21/2010
Stocks are down and mortgage rates improving. Money flows from one area to another, 
based on where it is likely to earn the highest return. Today the stock market is off, so money flows into the relative safety of bonds. Mortgage bonds are benefitting, so the trend in mortgage interest rates is improving. The improvement in mortgage bonds doesn’t immediately translate into lower rates, but again, the trend is favorable. Part of the reason that stocks are taking a hit today is because President Obama has announced that they will start a new regulatory push against the big banks. Regulatory reform has been on the back burner all year, and with the bankers taking big bonuses after taking on massive bailouts to keep them afloat after they wrecked the economy, this is sure to be a popular position on Main Street. But there is a big difference between talking tough and acting tough. We will see what happens and how long before anything changes. If this gets pushed further into the future, stocks will recover, but for now the trend is going in the right direction for Chicago mortgage rates.
Here are the current Chicago Illinois Home mortgage rates for an A+ (740 Fico or above), full doc single family home purchase or rate/term refinance on a 45 day rate lock, with 0 points, and no origination fee. Mortgage rates in other states may be slightly different, give me a call and I will give you an accurate quote for your particular situation. The conventional and FHA rates are based on the highest conforming loan amounts, which give the best pricing. Again, there are many factors which affect mortgage rates and your ability to be approved for a loan. These rates may not fit your situation and this is just a sample of the programs that are out there. If you would like a quote for your personal situation, or to get pre-approved for a mortgage, give me a call or contact me (Illinois mortgage company) and I’ll take the time to find the rate and program that is best for you:
Conventional loans up to $417,000
| 30 year fixed rate | 5.00% | 5.167% APR |
| 15 Year fixed Rate | 4.375% | 4.549% APR |
| 5-1 A.R.M. | 4.125% | 4.289% APR |
For Jumbo loans over $417,000
| 30 Year Fixed Rate* | 5.875% | 6.066%* APR |
| 7-1 A.R.M. | 4.875% | 5.095% APR |
(Another option is to break your Jumbo loan into 2 parts – conventional to the limit of $417,000 and a HELOC or fixed second mortgage for the rest. The blended rate is usually much better than a single loan would be.)
FHA LOANS – 3.5% down payment – FHA Maximum varies by County
| FHA 30 year fixed | 4.875% with 1 Pt | 5.227% APR |
| FHA 30 year fixed | 5.00% with 0 Pts | 5.278% APR |
| FHA 5-1 ARM | 4.375% with 1Pt | 4.866% APR |
| FHA 5-1 ARM | 4.625% with 0 Pts | 4.872% APR |
FHA APR reflects 3.5% down payment and the effect of mortgage insurance on the loan. Call for information on no-cost FHA streamlined Refinances
FHA 203K Rehab Loans
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VA Veterans Administration 0 Down Loans
| VA 30 Year Fixed Rate | 5.00% with 1Pt Origination | 5.499% APR |
| VA 30 Year Fixed Rate | 5.25% with 0 Pts | 5.471% APR |
Call for information on no-cost VA Streamlined Refinances
These are just a few of the mortgage programs and mortgage rates available. Which option is best for you depends on your own specific goals and needs. If you have any questions or want to go over your situation in depth, let me know how I can help.
Peter Thompson 630-479-6424
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