Fannie Mae Increasing Mortgage Fees
Fannie Mae Increasing Mortgage Fees
Fannie Mae Increasing Mortgage Fees
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January 18, 2011 (Jeff Alan)
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If you’re considering purchasing a home or refinancing a home in 2011, be prepared to pay higher mortgage fees, even if you have an excellent credit score and a large down payment. Things will be even worse for borrowers with lower credit scores and small down payments.

Following the lead of fellow mortgage giant, Freddie Mac, Fannie announced in a memo to lenders in its network that it had decided to impose a new schedule of higher add-on fees.

Critic’s view these new fees as a way for the two federal financial corporations to infuse more cash into their coffers in light of the massive loses they have sustained since the beginning of the financial crisis.

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have required massive federal financial infusions, estimated at close to $150 billion, since the housing market began deteriorating, and they now operate under a federal conservatorship arrangement. Economists expect that it will take billions more to keep the two institutions solvent.

But meanwhile, Fannie and Freddie continue to fund or guarantee upward of two-thirds of new mortgage originations. Because of their sheer size and market dominance, they play pivotal roles in determining whether — and how fast — the housing market can rebound.

The new fees aren’t scheduled to start until this spring. Potential buyers who have high credit scores and hefty down payments are expected to be surprised that even they are being targeted for higher “risk-based” fees.

As an example of how the new fees will affect potential buyers:

If you wanted to buy a house that requires a $300,000 mortgage, you have an impressive FICO score (above 800), and cash for a down payment of just less than 25%, Fannie now plans to charge an extra quarter of a percentage point of the loan amount, $750, to do the deal.

For those with a FICO score of 679, new fees could be about $1,500 on that $300,000 mortgage. Ouch!

Tags: mortgage loans, mortgage refinancing, credit scores, down payment, freddie mac, fannie mae, mortgage originations, mortgage borrowers, FICO score

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If you’re considering purchasing a home or refinancing a home in 2011, be prepared to pay higher mortgage fees, even if you have an excellent credit score and a large down payment. Things will be even worse for borrowers with lower credit scores and small down payments.

Following the lead of fellow mortgage giant, Freddie Mac, Fannie announced in a memo to lenders in its network that it had decided to impose a new schedule of higher add-on fees.

Critic’s view these new fees as a way for the two federal financial corporations to infuse more cash into their coffers in light of the massive loses they have sustained since the beginning of the financial crisis.

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have required massive federal financial infusions, estimated at close to $150 billion, since the housing market began deteriorating, and they now operate under a federal conservatorship arrangement. Economists expect that it will take billions more to keep the two institutions solvent.

But meanwhile, Fannie and Freddie continue to fund or guarantee upward of two-thirds of new mortgage originations. Because of their sheer size and market dominance, they play pivotal roles in determining whether — and how fast — the housing market can rebound.

The new fees aren’t scheduled to start until this spring. Potential buyers who have high credit scores and hefty down payments are expected to be surprised that even they are being targeted for higher “risk-based” fees.

As an example of how the new fees will affect potential buyers:

If you wanted to buy a house that requires a $300,000 mortgage, you have an impressive FICO score (above 800), and cash for a down payment of just less than 25%, Fannie now plans to charge an extra quarter of a percentage point of the loan amount, $750, to do the deal.

For those with a FICO score of 679, new fees could be about $1,500 on that $300,000 mortgage. Ouch!

Tags: mortgage loans, mortgage refinancing, credit scores, down payment, freddie mac, fannie mae, mortgage originations, mortgage borrowers, FICO score

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January 18, 2011 (Jeff Alan)
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If you’re considering purchasing a home or refinancing a home in 2011, be prepared to pay higher mortgage fees, even if you have an excellent credit score and a large down payment. Things will be even worse for borrowers with lower credit scores and small down payments.

Following the lead of fellow mortgage giant, Freddie Mac, Fannie announced in a memo to lenders in its network that it had decided to impose a new schedule of higher add-on fees.

Critic’s view these new fees as a way for the two federal financial corporations to infuse more cash into their coffers in light of the massive loses they have sustained since the beginning of the financial crisis.

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have required massive federal financial infusions, estimated at close to $150 billion, since the housing market began deteriorating, and they now operate under a federal conservatorship arrangement. Economists expect that it will take billions more to keep the two institutions solvent.

But meanwhile, Fannie and Freddie continue to fund or guarantee upward of two-thirds of new mortgage originations. Because of their sheer size and market dominance, they play pivotal roles in determining whether — and how fast — the housing market can rebound.

The new fees aren’t scheduled to start until this spring. Potential buyers who have high credit scores and hefty down payments are expected to be surprised that even they are being targeted for higher “risk-based” fees.

As an example of how the new fees will affect potential buyers:

If you wanted to buy a house that requires a $300,000 mortgage, you have an impressive FICO score (above 800), and cash for a down payment of just less than 25%, Fannie now plans to charge an extra quarter of a percentage point of the loan amount, $750, to do the deal.

For those with a FICO score of 679, new fees could be about $1,500 on that $300,000 mortgage. Ouch!

Tags: mortgage loans, mortgage refinancing, credit scores, down payment, freddie mac, fannie mae, mortgage originations, mortgage borrowers, FICO score

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FILL OUT THE FORM
It all starts here. Select the loan product you want to apply for and complete the subsequent questionnaire.
WE VERIFY & TRANSMIT TO LENDERS
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REVIEW YOUR OFFERS
With offers in hand you can now compare rates and costs and get the best possible deal. Comparison shopping made easy. You fill out one form and lenders compete for your business.
CHOOSE YOUR LENDER
Congratulations! With the great learning tools we provide for you at LoanRateNetwork and the offers you have received, you've found the right product and the best rate.
ADVANTAGES OF USING
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FAST & EASY. DATA ENCRYPTED
Applying to multiple lenders is fast and easy with our one simple questionnaire. Choose the product you’re looking for, take a few moments to answer a few questions and you’re on your way to saving.
NO OBLIGATION. NO HIDDEN FEES
Any of the services on our website are 100% free, there is no obligation to use our services or any hidden fees. We’re not loan brokers so we don’t charge broker fees like other websites.
NO SSN OR CREDIT
CHECK
No SSN or credit check is necessary to use our services. We bring lenders to you so they can compete for your business and you save. That information only becomes necessary after you choose a lender.