Sunday, January 16, 2011

Rates that are great

It is just amazing that we are into the New Year and find that interest rates are still on the decline. Just two months ago in November of 2010 the rates were at the lowest ever, this is still the fact today.

What does this mean and how does it correlate to home buyers? First time home buyers are still in a quandary, they must have almost perfect credit with corresponding credit scores and there can’t be any job changes in the last two years. If any buyers are thinking about purchasing a home this year, they need to start early getting their ducks in a row.

Having an all time low interest rate doesn’t do anyone a favor unless the banks determine that they want to start lending again. What are some options for the home buyers of today?

• Make sure your credit is in order; don’t make any new purchases unless it is necessary.

• Don’t make any job changes, unless it is within the same company and is a better position.

• Contact your local credit unions or mortgage brokers; they may be able to do a better job than the red tape mega banks.

• Listen to your real estate professionals they will guide you through the process.

Bottom line is to take advantage of the historically low rates and a great buyers market.

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