The cost of financing a home in some of the more expensive areas of the country (California), just got more expensive. According to CNNMoney.com "Wells Fargo, one of the nation's biggest mortgage lenders, raised the interest rates on its 30-year, fixed-rate, non-conforming (AKA jumbo) loan to 8 percent last week, up from 6.875 percent. Other lenders followed suit and more are likely to join them." To put that into perspective, the monthly bill for a $600,000 mortgage would hit $4,403, compared to $3,942 before the rate hike, which is an increase of $461.Noteworthy facts:Borrowers obtaining Interest Only payments must qualify at the fully amortized rate.Stated income loans are requiring at least 10% down payment.No documentation or limited documentation loans are not being offered by man...
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