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Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

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TheLorax
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Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

DH said our rate was bad because we aren't putting down 20% and we don't have many assets (we are 1st time home owners) - so for those who have rates that are low 6s or 6 or in the 5s, my question is:

1) Is this your first home?
2) Are you putting down 20% or more?

This stinks.

Posted 12/21/06 8:42 AM
 
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MegZee
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Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

Yes - our first home
No - we arent putting 20% down. we arent paying PMI and we dont have a second mortgage - its 5.875% for one whole mortgageChat Icon

Posted 12/21/06 8:44 AM
 

PotofLuck06
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Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

Posted by TheLorax

DH said our rate was bad because we aren't putting down 20% and we don't have many assets (we are 1st time home owners) - so for those who have rates that are low 6s or 6 or in the 5s, my question is:

1) Is this your first home?
2) Are you putting down 20% or more?

This stinks.



1. Yes, first home

2. We're putting 20% down (thus no PMI or points)

Posted 12/21/06 9:11 AM
 

MegZee
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Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

those two factors shouldnt matter when given your interest rate anyway Chat Icon because the first mortgage (usually) is only for the first 80% anyway...and if you pay pmi you'll have the same rate for the entire mortgage.

and points wouldnt matter either - points are only to buy down your rate.

Posted 12/21/06 9:18 AM
 

Smileyd17
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Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

Yes-1st home

and

-we put under 20%

I also know we dont have the best credit so that affected our rate of 6.75%

Posted 12/21/06 9:49 AM
 

Tine73

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Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

First home
We are putting around 38-40% down

Posted 12/21/06 9:59 AM
 

lorich
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Grammie says "Lora Gina"

Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

Posted by Meaghan729

Yes - our first home
No - we arent putting 20% down. we arent paying PMI and we dont have a second mortgage - its 5.875% for one whole mortgageChat Icon



Who did you go with?



We were recently pre-approved - we would be financing 100% with two mtgs. The 80% portion we were quoted a 6.375% - We both have a credit score of 750+.....

I think we'll have to do some more mortgage shopping!Chat Icon

ETS: Just rec'd pre-approval ltr...it's 6.375% not 6.5%

Message edited 12/21/2006 12:21:04 PM.

Posted 12/21/06 10:07 AM
 

SweetTooth
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Lauren

Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

Yes, first home.

No, we did not put down 20%. If you would like more info, FM me!

Posted 12/21/06 10:09 AM
 

MegZee
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Meaghan

Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

Posted by lorich

Posted by Meaghan729

Yes - our first home
No - we arent putting 20% down. we arent paying PMI and we dont have a second mortgage - its 5.875% for one whole mortgageChat Icon



Who did you go with?



We were recently pre-approved - we would be financing 100% with two mtgs. The 80% portion we were quoted a 6.5% - We both have a credit score of 750+.....

I think we'll have to do some more mortgage shopping!Chat Icon



you have FM!

Posted 12/21/06 10:21 AM
 

Bobfan24
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Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

Meaghan, can you FM me too? I am in a very similar situation as lorich and was not happy with my rate....

Posted 12/21/06 12:18 PM
 

MegZee
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Meaghan

Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

I went with Bank of America - we didnt have to pay PMI bc of a program they have for City Teachers.

But I shopped around, and If you have good credit, you should be getting 6% on the first mortgage.

Posted 12/21/06 12:25 PM
 

bikramaddict
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Re: Follow Up Survey - For those who locked in within the last few months

yes, first home. no, no 20%.

Posted 12/21/06 1:03 PM
 
 

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