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PenFed Lowers Mortgage Rates Again! 5/5 2.75%, 30 Yr 3.375% (Limited Time Offer)

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Today I received an email from PenFed (Pentagon Federal Credit Union) touting new lower mortgage rates: "Limited-Time Offer -- PenFed Lowers Mortgage Rates AGAIN!"

The 5/5 adjustable rate mortgage is now just 2.75%, with no origination fees and PenFed paying closing costs up to $10K. (There's also the 5 year HEL with a 1.99% rate; the HEL rate is not new.)
https://www.penfed.org/55-Adjusta...-Mortgage/
https://www.penfed.org/Home-Equit...-Overview/

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage is now just 3.375%, with no origination fees (per fine print on the application page).
https://www.penfed.org/30-Year-Fixed-Mortgage/

PenFed used to charge a 1% origination fee on all fixed rate mortgages, but right now the 30-year fixed rate mortgage seems to be exempt!

There are many ways to join PenFed; for example, you can make a donation to the National Military Family Association. The PenFed website has further details: https://www.penfed.org/
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Last Edited by rdmustang1 May 1, 2013 at 08:12 AM
EVEN BETTER! PenFed 5/5 down to 2.5% with 0 points


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A good site to follow daily rate movements and lender intraday price movements: http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/mortgage_rates/
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franzcatch
09-06-2012 at 09:48 PM.
09-06-2012 at 09:48 PM.
I love PenFed. Never any issues with them and they have the best customer service.
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Rokket | Staff
09-06-2012 at 10:03 PM.
09-06-2012 at 10:03 PM.
Quote from franzcatch :
I love PenFed. Never any issues with them and they have the best customer service.
I agree. I used to have a mortgage with PenFed and never had any problems/issues at all.
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surferjd
09-06-2012 at 10:15 PM.
09-06-2012 at 10:15 PM.
click to join and choose none of the above:

https://netmember3.penfed.org/Net...ility.aspx
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vidyasri
09-06-2012 at 10:19 PM.
09-06-2012 at 10:19 PM.
so what are the other charges involved? no cost refinance??
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mmlovers90
09-06-2012 at 10:25 PM.
09-06-2012 at 10:25 PM.
We just did a refi on our home two weeks ago with Pedfed...15 year fixed rate VA loan for 2.75%! Excellent service from them...would highly recommend!
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Enchiladas
09-06-2012 at 10:28 PM.
09-06-2012 at 10:28 PM.
Quote from vidyasri :
so what are the other charges involved? no cost refinance??
That's what I'm wondering. My current loan is through Penfed at 4.675%, and we're going to be in this home for 6-8 more years. Is it worthwhile for me to refinance?
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09-06-2012 at 10:30 PM.
09-06-2012 at 10:30 PM.
Quote from vidyasri :
so what are the other charges involved? no cost refinance??
The 5/5 adjustable rate mortgage is a no-cost refinance, as far as I can tell. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage does have closing costs, but no origination fees/points. If you click the green "get started" button, you'll see the FAQs which detail closing costs. PenFed does NOT charge any application fees or processing fees. Hope this helps!
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atsang
09-06-2012 at 10:35 PM.
09-06-2012 at 10:35 PM.
How does this compare to Box Home Loans?
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mychaluva
09-06-2012 at 11:24 PM.
09-06-2012 at 11:24 PM.
I found an article saying that $3k was a realistic estimate for closing costs. Does anyone have a better figure. This would be for a 30 year refi of a $190K mortgage in TX.

If that $3K estimate is correct, the Bankrate refi calculator estimates my payment to drop about $225 and my closing cost break-even point is at just over 13 months with 27+ years left on the loan. That's pretty much a no brainer. Thanks... I'll be starting this process this weekend.
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LightningDemon
09-06-2012 at 11:39 PM.
09-06-2012 at 11:39 PM.
Quote from franzcatch :
I love PenFed. Never any issues with them and they have the best customer service.
Quote from Rokket :
I agree. I used to have a mortgage with PenFed and never had any problems/issues at all.
I am currently renting, wouldn't want to put anything down, and have a credit score of about 745.

Do you think I would qualify for this Penfed? I know little about it other than seeing it listed on creditboard forums... but Im tired of renting... for the money I spend a month, I WANT SOMETHING TO SHOW FOR IT!

Thanks, Smilie
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Uwagan
09-06-2012 at 11:45 PM.
09-06-2012 at 11:45 PM.
Quote from LightningDemon :
I am currently renting, wouldn't want to put anything down, and have a credit score of about 745.

Do you think I would qualify for this Penfed? I know little about it other than seeing it listed on creditboard forums... but Im tired of renting... for the money I spend a month, I WANT SOMETHING TO SHOW FOR IT!

Thanks, Smilie
I am in the hunt for a house also. One thing I learned is that lenders are very susceptible to a 20% down payment. So, if you have the money, you have a very good chance of being approved for a loan.
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euuser13882
09-07-2012 at 12:06 AM.
09-07-2012 at 12:06 AM.
very good deal!
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8mpg
09-07-2012 at 12:21 AM.
09-07-2012 at 12:21 AM.
Quote from LightningDemon :
I am currently renting, wouldn't want to put anything down, and have a credit score of about 745.

Do you think I would qualify for this Penfed? I know little about it other than seeing it listed on creditboard forums... but Im tired of renting... for the money I spend a month, I WANT SOMETHING TO SHOW FOR IT!

Thanks, Smilie
Mortgages has way more to do with your income than credit score. Your debt to income ratio plays a HUGE amount in the decision process. Monthly income vs monthly debt obligations, credit, property taxes, assessment, etc...
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