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Rates to know this week….

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Rate & Market Update

September 28, 2007

This update is provided as a service to my Realtor and Affinity-Partners as a means of obtaining legitimate current interest rates. Rates
are quoted as a range due to variations in purchase price, loan amount, LTV, SRP, subordinate financing, escrow waiver, lock period,credit score, asset reserves, job history, etc. Rates quoted are based on FNMA and FHLMC national averages.

Due to the Internet and other available public information our clients have greater access now than ever before to interest rate quotesand mortgage financing information in general. More information makes for more knowledgeable clients and that benefits everyoneinvolved. My greatest concern recently has been the amount of inaccurate information that our clients have to wade through and that sometimes lures them into situations that cause great hardship for them and all parties in the transaction.The information below is intended to be a tool that allows you to more confidently submit contract offers and give your clients an idea of real market interest rates. Rates are subject to change, even during the same day. Please contact me to get the current interest rate.

Conforming Fixed Rate FHA Jumbo Fixed Rate

6.125% @ .875 pt(s).

to

6.25% @ 0.375 pt(s).

6.25% @ 1.0 pt(s).

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6.5% @ 1.125 pt(s).

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1-Year ARM Conf. 3/1 Fixed to ARM Conf. 5/1 Fixed to ARM

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5.625% @ 1.0 pt(s).

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6.375% @ 0 pt(s).

5.875% @ 1.25 pt(s).

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6.5% @ 0 pt(s).

Conf. 7/1 Fixed to ARM Jumbo 3/1 Fixed to ARM Jumbo 5/1 Fixed to ARM

6.0% @ 1.25 pt(s).

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6. 5% @ 0 pt(s).

6.625% @ 1.125 pt(s).

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7.875% @ .375 pt(s).

6. 75% @ 1.25 pt(s).

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7.125% @ 0 pt(s).

Jumbo 7/1 Fixed to ARM VA CHFA

6.5% @ 0.5 pt(s).

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7.0% @ 0.125 pt(s).

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Stated Income 100% Financing 95% Jumbo Fixed

6.125% @ .875 pt(s).

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6.375% @ 0.125 pt(s).

100% LTV

Stated Value

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Market Commentary

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Denise Beeson

Stock futures suggest a bit of profit-taking today even though there is some good economic news. The market is focused on thef act that the core PCE deflator – the Fed’s favorite inflation measure – was up just 0.1% for August. That was in line with expectations, but is still a very good number. Further good news comes from the less noticed solid gain in personalconsumption expenditures of 0.6% (also 0.6% after inflation adjustment). This follows a solid 0.4% gain in July. Personal consumption expenditures make up over 70% of GDP, and these two good gains at the start of the quarter will assure a decent third quarter GDP number. The market is very focused on economic data as recession concerns persist. The next really big economic release will be the September employment data a week from today. Even so, the market tone is stabilizing.

-Briefing.com

Opinion on the Mortgage Banker’s Association News of the Day

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 denise.jpgOne of the best resources for a professional in real estate is from the Mortgage Banker’s Association (see http://www.mbaa.org/It also provides great information for your educated buyer to understand what the “pros” are saying.

Soooo today in the News we see

Top News
Fed Chairman Vows to Curb Mortgage Abuses
Charlotte Observer (NC) (07/20/07); Aversa, Jeannine
In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank is looking into ways to protect home buyers from predatory lenders. Under consideration are enhanced disclosures as well as restrictions on the use of prepayment penalties and mortgages with no income verification. Bernanke speculated that credit losses tied to delinquent subprime mortgages ultimately could reach as high as $100 billion. Despite the central bank’s plans, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., insisted that federal legislationis necessary to protect consumers and “prevent this subprime mess from happening again.”

My commentary:

I believe that soon the entire industry of Mortgage lenders will have to be licensed or certified as our real estate professionals are in every state. Oftentimes when the market is great–low interest rates, lots of buyers, some individuals from other industries like retail, services or even manufacturing fill the local junior college real estate classes because they are looking for the “quick buck” in real estate sales or mortgages. We are seeing those individuals leaving the market, thank goodness, and the dedicated professionals staying.

Read this….Mozilo: Pain to Last Until ’09
American Banker (07/20/07); Berry, Kate
The mortgage market probably will not recover until 2009, according to Countrywide Financial Corp. Chairman and CEO Angelo Mozilo, who originally thought a rebound would occur next year. Mozilo believes a decline in interest rates could be a positive consequence of problems in the subprime mortgage market. However, he is worried about excessive regulation in response to the market’s ongoing weakness, which would dry up creditat a time when borrowers need to refinance out of adjustable-rate mortgages. “A lack of liquidity will kill you instantly, and that’s the issue we’re facing today,” Mozilo remarked.

My commentary….

I think this opinion swings widely from area to area. Certainly in areas of CA, NV and AZ we are seeing an extended softness in the market….however in the Wine Country the appeal is still strong. Great time to buy…..don’t sit it out. Be sure to visit are previously listed OPEN HOUSES this weekend! because

Please read on…..

30-Year Mortgage Rates Remain Near Yearly High
San Jose Mercury News (CA) (07/20/07); Crutsinger, Martin
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate held steady at 6.73 percent this week, which Freddie Mac chief economist Frank Nothaft attributes to recent economic data failing to have any impact on inflation forecasts. The five-year adjustable mortgage rate also stayed firm, averaging 6.35 percent. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate slipped a notch to 6.38 percent from 6.39 percent, while the one-year adjustable rate bumped up to 5.72 percent from 5.71 percent. The 30-year fixed rate was 6.80 percent at this time last year, while the 15-year rate stood at 6.41 percent and the five-year and one-year adjustable rates at 6.36 percent and 5.80 percent, respectively.

My commentary….

These are NOT bad rates. Some of us remember the days of double digit interest rates. My home was at 16% in 1981 and both my husband and I had six figure incomes and we could barely qualify…so let’s keep this in perspective!!!

Take time this weekend to drive up to see us? Enjoy some sun, some wine and remember that Mirjam and I would like to see you at our open houses!!