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Mortgage Rates – Jackson Hole – Local Information provided by T.R. Pierce – February 19, 2009

February 19, 2009/in Financing Options, Loan Modification, re-finance

One of the finest loan representatives in the Jackson Hole area is T.R. Pierce from the Bank of Jackson Hole. T.R. Pierce is the senior vice president loan officer at the largest “local” bank in Jackson Hole and for the past few years has been educating the Jackson Hole real estate agents on the current local mortgage rates. As part of our weekly updates we will be posting T.R.’s report about once a week. This should give readers a good idea of local rates. We of course recommend calling T.R. Pierce, SVP Residential Loans, 307.734.8111 for an appointment if you would like additional information on mortgages. Today’s report is below:

Interest rates are up this morning as the government’s measure of wholesale inflation rose more than expected in January. The Producer Price Index, which tracks the changes in selling prices for domestic producers, rose 0.8% last month… compared to a decline of 1.9% in December. Energy prices rose 3.7% prompted by a 15% increase in the gasoline prices, while food prices fell 0.4% compared to a 1.4% decline in December.

BANK OF JACKSON HOLE
Residential Mortgage Rates for February 19, 2009

The following rates are thirty (30) day quotes for fully documented, owner-occupied and/or second home loans for borrowers with a minimum credit score of 700 which feature a one (1%) percent loan origination fee and the escrow of taxes & insurance.

PLEASE NOTE THAT CONFORMING LOAN AMOUNTS OVER $417,000 TO $625,500
ARE AVAILABLE AT HIGHER INTEREST RATES THAN INDICATED BELOW.

PROGRAM CONFORMING
(Loans to $417,000)
JUMBO
(Loans over 417,000)

30 Year Fixed
4.875%
7.875%

15 Year Fixed
4.625%
6.875%

10/1 ARM
5.625%
7.875%

7/1 ARM
5.500%
5.875%

5/1 ARM
4.625%
5.625%

3/1 ARM
5.375%
6.625%

30 YEAR FIXED RATE FHA LOANS TO $625,500: 5.000%

PRIME RATE: 3.250%

ONE YEAR LIBOR RATE: 2.101%
Rates and fees are subject to change without notice. Annual Percentage Rates (APR) are not included.

For more information on the Jackson Hole real estate market please call Christy and Garth Gillespie, the Jackson Hole Real Estate Experts at 877-739-8056 or visit our website.

Local Jackson Hole Mortgage Rates and Information

February 10, 2009/in Financing Options, First-time Homebuyer, General Real Estate Information, Market Updates, re-finance

One of the finest loan representatives in the Jackson Hole area is T.R. Pierce from the Bank of Jackson Hole. T.R. Pierce is the senior vice president loan officer at the largest “local” bank in Jackson Hole and for the past few years has been educating the Jackson Hole real estate agents on the current local mortgage rates. As part of our weekly updates we will be posting T.R.’s report about once a week. This should give readers a good idea of local rates. We of course recommend calling T.R. Pierce, SVP Residential Loans, 307.734.8111 for an appointment if you would like additional information on mortgages. Today’s report is below:

“Conforming fixed rates are down again this morning after it was announced that Treasury Secretary Geithner will present a financial sector stabilization plan that will include government guarantees of losses on some assets and greater assistance for troubled homeowners. Plans like the Federal Reserve’s Term Asset Backed Lending Facility (TALF) hold great promise for restarting private credit flows again. Buyers of triple-A rated securities backed by credit cards, student loans and other assets can swap those bonds for Treasury securities that they can use for new financing.”
Residential Mortgage Rates for February 10, 2009
The following rates are thirty (30) day quotes for fully documented, owner-occupied and/or second home loans for borrowers with a minimum credit score of 700 which feature a one (1%) percent loan origination fee and the escrow of taxes & insurance.

PLEASE NOTE THAT CONFORMING LOAN AMOUNTS OVER $417,000 TO $625,500

ARE AVAILABLE AT HIGHER INTEREST RATES THAN INDICATED BELOW.

PROGRAM CONFORMING

(Loans to $417,000)
JUMBO
(Loans over 417,000)

30 Year Fixed
4.750%
7.875%

15 Year Fixed
4.625%
6.875%

10/1 ARM
5.750%
7.875%

7/1 ARM
5.500%
5.875%

5/1 ARM
4.625%
5.625%

3/1 ARM
5.375%
6.625%

30 YEAR FIXED RATE FHA LOANS TO $625,500: 5.375%
PRIME RATE: 3.250%
ONE YEAR LIBOR RATE: 1.987%

Thanks T.R. for the report!

For more information on the Jackson Hole real estate market please feel free to call us – the JacksonHoleExperts at 877-739-8056 or visit or website at ChristyandGarth.com

A Question Many People Are Asking The Jackson Hole Experts: Should We Refinance?

January 15, 2009/in Financing Options, re-finance, Real Estate Buyer & Seller News

When refinancing your mortgage, you must look at the big picture to see if it really makes financial sense for you. Since rates are at an all time low, many people are considering it. Here are some ways to help you decide if it will benefit you or not.

If you have plans to pay off your mortgage in the next few years it makes no sense for you, as you will not be able to recover the re-financing fees in time. Same thing goes if you are planning to move in the next few years.

If you are planning to stay in your home for many years and currently have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, then refinancing to a 30-Year Fixed is a very good option for you. Refinancing may not lower your monthly payments by all that much, but you may sleep better knowing that those payments will never go up.

Another good reason to refinance is if you are currently paying a very high rate. A very good rule of thumb is to calculate your costs and make sure that you can earn back the roughly $2,000 in fees that you will pay, within two to three years.

Two other things to consider are that if you are paying less interest over time, you will pay more taxes. Also, money that you pay in refinancing fees could be invested instead. Think of the return on that sum you could earn over thirty years!

For additional information on refinacing in the Jackson Hole area the Jackson Hole Experts recommend you contact T.R. Pierce at the Bank of Jackson Hole at 307.734.8111 or John Curry at 307-733-5800 at Taylor Mortgage. For more information on the Jackson Hole real estate market please feel free to contact us – Garth and Christy Gillespie at 307-739-8056 or by email.

Mortgage Rates – Jackson Hole – Local Information provided by T.R. Pierce – February 19, 2009

Local Jackson Hole Mortgage Rates and Information

A Question Many People Are Asking The Jackson Hole Experts: Should We Refinance?

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