Chicago Illinois Current Mortgage Rates for Today, 02/01/2010
It’s the first day of February and that means we are one month closer to Spring time. 
That’s my optimistic side. The pessimist in me is thinking that winter is never going to end. But all seasons pass eventually, and the low rates we have had over the last year will eventually end, too (how was that for a segue?) Mortgage rates are holding but the trend for the day is negative. Inflation numbers came in just a bit higher than expected, and that’s being attributed as the reason that mortgage bonds are off and the rate trend is pointing up. The real reason probably has more to do with where we are in the range. Over the last few months we have seen rates bounce reliably between the high and low points of the range, so even though there is always a reason for movement, the truth is that traders know to buy when rates look cheap and sell when they get expensive, so the rates stay range bound. But, just as seasons always end, eventually rates will break out of the range. Barring more federal action which we aren’t yet aware of, odds say that when the rates do break out they will head higher.
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* | 6.00 | 6.179%* 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 | 4.50% with 1Pt | 4.936% APR |
| FHA 5-1 ARM | 4.75% with 0 Pts | 4.972% 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
Illinois Mortgage Rates First time home buyer loans
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