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Using a Second Mortgage to Avoid a Jumbo Loan
January 27, 1999 "I was recently advised to reduce my loan amount from $245,000 to $240,000 on the grounds that above $240,000 the interest rate is significantly higher. Is that right?" Yes. Two "government sponsored enterprises", Fannie Mae and Freddie ... more... Why Won't My Mortgage Refinance Go Through? May 19, 2003 "I filled out all the forms to refinance my loan, paid the $350 lock-in fee, provided all the documents they asked for...But it is now 4 months and still it hasn't closed...Periodically I call the person in charge of my refinancing, and he says he will get back ... more... |
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Jumbo Loan
Jumbo Loan A loan that is larger than the limits set yearly by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ($359,650 as of 1/1/2005). Because jumbo loans cannot be funded by these two agencies, jumbo loans usually carry a higher interest rate. Also called a non-conforming loan. For Alaska, ... more... Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Also known as a variable rate mortgage. The interest rate on these mortgages changes periodically. Variable or adjustable loans are loans whose interest rate fluctuates over the period of the ... more... |
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