Last week mortgage rates for San Jose homes eased back to the lowest level of the year. According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.84 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending May 20, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.93 percent. The 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) for San Jose home loans averaged 3.91 percent this week, with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 3.95 percent. This breaks last week's record and, again, the 5-year ARM has…
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Month: May 2010
San Jose Mortgage Rate and Market Commentary
San Jose Mortgage Rate (30 Year Fixed and 5 Year ARM) and Market Commentary for the week of May 3rd, 2010. The week that was: Freddie Mac in its Primary Mortgage Market Survey reported that 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.06 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending April 29, 2010, down slightly from last week when it averaged 5.07 percent. The 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 4.00 percent this week, with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 4.03 percent. "Mortgage rates on 30-year fixed loans…
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Who pays for what in a Santa Clara County Home Purchase
Whether you are buying or selling a home in Santa Clara County, you should be aware of what fees is paid by which party. Note that the fees I have listed below vary by county to county and is negotiable by contract. These are not an all inclusive list, but I have tried to include the most common items. Fees generally paid by seller: Real estate commission Document transfer tax ($1.10 per $1000.00 of sales price) Any city transfer or conveyance tax Owner's title insurance premium Escrow Fee Tax proration (for any unpaid…
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