Do you want to get the lowest possible mortgage rate on yourCalifornia jumbo loan?If so, you are not alone. Whether purchasing a home or refinancing an existing mortgage, the first question most people ask is "What's the rate?"In order to get the lowest interest rate, it is important for you to understand the factors that affect it. In general, California jumbo mortgage interest rates are based on market factors. The interest rate you receive foryour specific mortgage, however, is also based on a number of other factors.The top factors affecting your California jumbo mortgage rate include:Credit rating.California investors generally offer the lowest mortgage interest rate to people with the highest credit scores. Although the credit score required to get the most favorable rates varies, a good rule of thumb is that the people with credit scores above 750 will be offered the lowest mortgage rates.Loan Amount.If you plan to purchase or refinance a home in California, there is a term you need to know -the conforming loan limit. Loan amounts below the conforming loan limit are called "conforming mortgage loans." California's conforming loan limit ranges from $417,000 to $729,750.Loans above the conforming limit, or "jumbo loans" have a much smaller secondary market. In other words, there are fewer investors for jumbo loans. As a result, conforming mortgage loans generally have lower interest rates than jumbo mortgage loans.Down payment.Because of their size and fewer options for resale on the secondary market, jumbo mortgage loans require a substantially higher down payment than conforming loans. The more money you can put down above the required down payment, the lower your interest rate.Debt-to-income ratio.Your debt-to-income ratio is calculated by dividing your monthly payments by your gross monthly income. Your cumulative debt-to-income ratio, also referred to as your "back end ratio" compares all of your monthly payments (including your housing payment) to your monthly income. If your gross monthly income is $10,000, and all of your monthly payments add up to $3,000, your back end debt-to-income ratio is 30%. In order to improve your chances of getting the lowest jumbo mortgage rate, keep your debt-to-income ratio as low as possible.Income and Asset Documentation.If you verify all of your income and assets by providing paycheck stubs, W2, bank and investment account statements, your California mortgage application is considered fully documented (Full Doc). All other factors being equal, a California mortgage applicant with a fully documented loan will pay a lower mortgage rate than one with a limited documentation loan.In my experience dealing with high net worth California home buyers, I find that the vast majority are business owners. As a result, their income falls into the no-doc or limited doc category. My clients are usually able to fully document their assets and investments.Property occupation status.California is one of the most popular locations for second homes and vacation homes. A mortgage on your primary residence will have a lower mortgage interest rate than one on an investment property or second home.ConclusionWhen searching for the lowest California jumbo mortgage rate, keep this in mind. Once we account for market factors, the other factors that determine your mortgage interest rate are based on the investor's perception of risk. Because my team specializes infinancing homes for affluent clients, we have access to financiers who understand your unique needs and offer attractive financing for luxury California properties.Still interested in getting thelowest California jumbo mortgage rates? Sign up for our rate alert system. We will automatically notify you when your rate reaches your desired level. Tosign up for the rate alert system, click here.For additional information, please contact Julie Cline at UMAX Mortgage California.Julie Cline, Branch ManagerNational Ethics Bureau MemberCalifornia Jumbo Mortgage Loan Specialistwww.UmaxMortgageCalifornia.com(866) 599-8480License #: 01743818UMAX Mortgage License #: 01824314
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