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Home Mortgage Rate Change

Posted on 8/19/19 at 1:46 pm
Posted by LSUDbrous90
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2011
1451 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 1:46 pm
Would appreciate any insight as this situation is somewhat unique and I need to make a decision quickly. We are borrowing 300k and are locked in at 3.875% (locked in July) to close on a home in 3 days. Spoke with our broker this morning and he is now able to get us a 3.625% + appraisal fee ($450) and 15-20 days to close as option 1 or 3.5% + appraisal fee ($450) + point fee ($700) and 15-20 days to close as option 2.

This is a long term home for us so financially (break even within two years on the extra fees) its worth it to go for the lowest rate but I was wondering what the risks are of starting the process over? We are living with in-laws so going from 3 days to 15-20 days is no big deal and the owner was given an extension to live there until the end of September (moving into assisted living). Our original date on the purchase agreement was August 30th so I assume we would have to write an addendum for that which should be no big deal. Our financial situation has not changed and we both have 800 credit scores. The only risk I foresee is the home not appraising or them finding a foundation or roof issue. Our original lender waived the appraisal which tells me they had no worries regarding what the home would appraise for.

Any insight is appreciated.
Posted by TJG210
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2006
28341 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 1:48 pm to
I wouldn’t pay for points.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32557 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 1:57 pm to
quote:

3.5% + appraisal fee ($450) + point fee ($700) and 15-20 days to close as option 2.


They will waive that point fee if you ask for it. Also, paying $1150 isn't much on 300K compared to the savings on the rate. I would go for it.
Posted by LSUDbrous90
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2011
1451 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 1:58 pm to
quote:

I wouldn’t pay for points.


Okay...so you would prefer the 3.625% offer then?
Posted by LSUDbrous90
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2011
1451 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 2:00 pm to
quote:

They will waive that point fee if you ask for it. Also, paying $1150 isn't much on 300K compared to the savings on the rate. I would go for it.


My thoughts as well. Over the course of the loan I'm looking at saving 22k in interest going from 3.875% to 3.5%.

I know its the right financial move but I am more concerned with any risks I may not be aware of.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32557 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 2:28 pm to
quote:

I know its the right financial move but I am more concerned with any risks I may not be aware of.




The only 2 potential issues would be pushing back the closing and the appraisal. If you know it will appraise well, I wouldn't worry about it. If the appraisal is for lower than expected, you may have to renegotiate price. All of those things aren't a big deal for you, but could piss off the seller which also isn't a real big deal.
This post was edited on 8/19/19 at 2:29 pm
Posted by Mr.Perfect
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2013
17438 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 4:28 pm to
With new closing disclosures you aren’t closing in three days unless you pulled the trigger already today
Posted by LSUDbrous90
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2011
1451 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:13 pm to
We signed the initial disclosures on friday
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
9807 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:24 pm to
Long term home....

Go for the best rate!
Posted by ScrapPack
Member since Nov 2011
3707 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 6:56 pm to
I would wait. The experts are predicting at least 2 more rate cuts.
Posted by TigerDeBaiter
Member since Dec 2010
10267 posts
Posted on 8/20/19 at 5:31 am to
quote:

My thoughts as well. Over the course of the loan I'm looking at saving 22k in interest going from 3.875% to 3.5%. I know its the right financial move but I am more concerned with any risks I may not be aware of.


You’re not going to stay in the house for 30 years. Or even 15 likely. Most average 7. Now, if this is your “forever home” which maybe means 12 years, it might be worth it. Still, I would just refinance later. You close in 3 days. If I was the seller I’d tell you to take a hike. That’s your risk. And, depending on your market right now, it’s a real one.
Posted by LSUDbrous90
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2011
1451 posts
Posted on 8/20/19 at 7:47 am to
quote:

I would wait. The experts are predicting at least 2 more rate cuts.



I can't just wait at this point. We are under contract and want the home. And it would not make sense financially to refinance short term even if the rates dropped a little.

quote:

You’re not going to stay in the house for 30 years. Or even 15 likely. Most average 7. Now, if this is your “forever home” which maybe means 12 years, it might be worth it. Still, I would just refinance later. You close in 3 days. If I was the seller I’d tell you to take a hike. That’s your risk. And, depending on your market right now, it’s a real one.


I understand that. We could not have handpicked a better neighborhood and the house meets all of our current and future needs so I don't see us ever moving at least within the next 15 years.

Posted by ScrapPack
Member since Nov 2011
3707 posts
Posted on 8/20/19 at 4:33 pm to
quote:

I can't just wait at this point. We are under contract and want the home. And it would not make sense financially to refinance short term even if the rates dropped a little.



Sorry, replied without reading. I was assuming that you were refinancing an existing home.
This post was edited on 8/20/19 at 6:11 pm
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