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rabbitarian

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Reasonable estimate of a mortgage rate?
« on: August 29, 2019, 03:04:15 PM »
Thinking about possibly giving up on urban farming and moving to a more rural property. Without actually going through a pre-approval process, what do you think a reasonable assumption of a mortgage rate would be with following details:

-high five figures income, so likely not eligible for something like a USDA rural development loan.
-excellent credit (800+), no other debt besides primary home mortgage
-low down payment, we are currently still somewhat underwater on our house, so depending on how short/medium term we move, we might only have 5-10% down saved because my wife also possibly wants to switch jobs soon.

Just trying to get a reasonable placeholder number to use in determining what our comfortable price range might be, because I know a lot of rural areas here have gentrified and may be out of our price range even with low rates.

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Re: Reasonable estimate of a mortgage rate?
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2019, 07:04:57 PM »
Check out AimLoan.com.  You can get a rate quote without having to give any personal info.

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Re: Reasonable estimate of a mortgage rate?
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2019, 07:27:23 PM »
Check out AimLoan.com.  You can get a rate quote without having to give any personal info.

Thanks, that was helpful :) Looks like 3.5-3.8% today but I might use 4-4.5% in my estimates since rates will likely begin to rise soon I’d think.

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Re: Reasonable estimate of a mortgage rate?
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2019, 08:37:11 AM »
Glad it was helpful! I wish all lenders would be as upfront as AimLoan.  If you decide to move, be sure to shop rates from a minimum of three lenders when the time comes. AimLoan can be your baseline to start.
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