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Fixed Rate 30 Year Mortgages -The Correct Mortgage Loan Choice
By john mazzara

Are you looking to buy a home? You are actually at a great advantage now, despite all the horror stories on the news every night. The astounding number of foreclosures across the country has forced the government to find ways to stimulate the economy. One of the major benefits for buyers in the market today is the low 30-year fixed rate.

Recently, 30-year fixed rates dropped to the lowest level in the last four years. The average fixed mortgage loan rate in the final weeks of January 2008 was 5.48%, marginally above 2004's low of 5.40%. This marks the third consecutive week that 30-year fixed rates were below six percent.

In a battle to combat a recession, the Federal Reserve implemented key interest rate cuts. This has been one of the main factors in the drop, along with a further weakening of the economy. It is hoped such a large drop in rates will spur more people to buy homes, whether new or existing.

For current homeowners looking to refinance, the current low 30-year fixed rate is the perfect opportunity. With so many in foreclosure peril from adjustable rate mortgage loans, homeowners are looking to save money and lower payments.

The advantages of a 30-year fixed rate are obvious. While the payments initially may be more than an adjustable rate mortgage, the fixed nature of the mortgage will keep payments steady. When adjustable rates balloon, as they have recently, the fixed rate will remain the same. Also, the early payments of a 30-year fixed rate loan are primarily interest, which is tax deductible. Monthly financial planning is easier when you know what each payment will be.

One of the cons of a 30-year fixed rate is higher interest. With a 15-year mortgage, payments are much higher but interest is significantly lower. Also, without a down payment, mortgage insurance is usually required. This adds a small amount onto each payment until a percentage of the principle has been paid, usually twenty percent. After this the private mortgage insurance (PMI) is no longer required. If you have PMI in your mortgage payments, be sure to notify the lending institution when you have paid off that percentage of your property. Otherwise they may continue to charge you for it.

Though there are some slight drawbacks associated with a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, they are generally a homeowner's best bet. Some studies have shown homeowners saving money on adjustable rate mortgages, [This article related to Bad Credit Mortgage Mortgage Loans continues below...]

The nation's five largest mortgage servicers agreed to a settlement with 49 states over allegedly faulty foreclosure practices.

But Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said concern that the national settlement overreached the power of state attorneys general was enough to avoid participating in the agreement.

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After falling to the lowest level on record, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage maintained its record status this week.

But an analysis of Treasury market activity this week points to a 6-basis-point increase in rates by next week's report.

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The settlement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development is "the largest ever False Claims Act settlement relating to mortgage fraud," the Department of Justice said Thursday in a statement.

According to the announcement, the settlement resolves civil claims by the government that FHA lost hundreds of millions of dollars because of a mortgagee that had allegedly been "recklessly and fraudulently underwriting loans to unqualified borrowers."

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BofA insiders who requested anonymity have confirmed that a new reservation system is being implemented, though some bank customers aren't impacted by the move.

The system will help the lender grapple with strained capacity issues resulting from recent enhancements to the Home Affordable Refinance Program.

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The settlement was announced in a press conference Wednesday that included state and federal officials. Agreeing to the deal were Bank of America Corp, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co., Citibank and Ally Financial.

The five companies were ranked as the biggest mortgage servicers in 2011 by Mortgage Daily.

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but these are rare cases. Especially with the current economic uncertainty, a 30-year fixed rate is a reliable constant.

Lending institutions have varying interest offers. Many Websites report on the current rates offered by large lenders. A good site has no direct connection or interests attached to any of these companies. Be mindful of any sites that offer advertising for any financial institutions.

Want to make this loan slightly more advantageous? Consider the interest only 30 year fixed rate loan. With this product, you can make interest only payments for the first ten years. After the first ten years, the loan amortizes out over the remaining 20 years. Financing a home in this manner will expand your purchasing power by an extra 20% with the same mortgage payment as a straight 30 year amortizing loan.

With smart shopping, it's a great time to find a home with the current 30-year fixed mortgage rates. The housing situation will recover, and the rates will go up. So take advantage of this time to buy your dream home or refinance your existing property.

Author Resource:- Minnesota Mortgage Broker-Venture Development 952-285-4319 John Mazzara sells Minnesota real estate in the Twin Cities(Minneapolis/St Paul), MN with RE/MAX 952-887-1290 Financing mortgages & loans in MN Minnesota offering VA, FHA, Conventional, ARMs, reverse mortgages, second mortgages and Fixed Rates, First time buyers, investment property buyers, refinancing & consolidation of debt

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