With the right combination of factors, low loan to value, high credit score(above 740), borrowers are able to get the new conforming plus loan limits of $506,000 in Pierce, King & Snohomish counties at conforming interest rates. Here's a quote from today 12-9-2008.
Sales Price or Appraised Value: $700,000
Loan Amount: $506,000
Credit Score: 740
Current Rate: 5.125% (5.226 apr) with a 1% loan fee, plus other third party costs, ie. title, escrow, appraisal, etc.
That's the same rate/fee structure for conforming loans as well.

Benefiting from the Federal Reserves program to purchase mortgage backed securities, mortgage applications surged last week. "The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage applications, which includes both purchase and refinance loans, for the week ended November 28 soared a record 112.1 percent to 857.7, the highest reading since the week ended March 21 when it reached 965.9."
It's great to see home buyers starting to come off the sidelines and inquire about mortgage rates for purchasing and refinancing. "Interest rates are at their lowest level since the week ended June 24, 2005, when they reached the same level. Interest rates are sharply below the peak of 6.59 percent reached during the summer, but only slightly below the 2008 low of 5.49 percent in January, according to the trade group."
All Tech Mortgage is a mortgage company that provides consumers with the lowest mortgage rates in Tacoma and surrounding communities. As one of the premier Washington State mortgage companies, All Tech Mortgage has been originating mortgage loans for over twenty years in the Tacoma - South Puget Sound area. We are a full service Washington State based licensed mortgage broker.
That's right 30 year fixed rate loans at 5.25% 5.329 apr with the Government's plan to purchase mortgage backed securities announced this morning November 25th, 2008. With the exception of the Government's purchase of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, when rates dropped for 1 day, today's move has the potential to drive rates down and keep them there. In my opinion, lower interest rates will have the biggest impact on helping stabilize real estate values. In addition, homeowners can free up hundreds of dollars by refinancing into a lower fixed rate mortgage. For today's rates visit our web site at http://www.alltechmortgage.com

Here's the silver lining to today's headlines, mortgage rates hit a 3 month low and fast approaching 5.50% (5.798 apr) 30 year fixed. If you have been considering refinancing or purchasing a new home, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of these lower interest rates. Home Loan Rates in Tacoma are below 6%. Feel free to call our office at (253) 472-1500 or visit us online at http://www.alltechmortgage.com
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