Chicago Illinois Current Mortgage rates for Today 11/22/2010
As we end the week, mortgage bonds end slightly off for the day (hitting technical 
resistance levels), but much improved on the week. Heading into the weekend we are seeing the best mortgage rates of the last month. So the $64,000 question is, will this last? Will mortgage rates continue to improve, or is this just a nice positive bump in the midst of an upward move? All the smart money is saying that mortgage rates will rise this year, probably soon. The big mover is the fact that the FED will be ending their mortgage backed securities purchase program ($1.25 Trillion worth) at the end of the first quarter. But some people are saying they will find a way to back door the buying (maybe through Government entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and continue to keep rates low. If this is going to happen, we should be getting some kind of sign soon. In the mean time the rate movement is really a function of the weakness in the stock market. Today was the 3rd down day in a row. Stocks have surged in the last year and a pullback in prices isn’t unreasonable. But the trend is still holding so far, so we could see stocks regain their Mojo on Monday, and if that happens mortgage rates are likely to move higher, again. If you are in a position to lock, this could be a good time to do so.
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
Illinois Mortgage Rates First time home buyer loans
Chicago Mortgage Company