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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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Greg007
10-24-2012 at 01:21 PM.
10-24-2012 at 01:21 PM.
Quote from wojtyk :
When I applied for this loan, I _swear_ the rate was 3.375 with .25 points for a fixed 30 year refi.
All my documentation seems to point to this.
The rate lock request says "We have received your request to lock in your mortgage rate at 3.375% with .250 buy down (points)."
The GFE/"Your charge for this interest rate" paperwork seem to agree.

However, the mortgage processor is claiming I have _zero_ buy down points, and the .25 points I'm seeing that are listed as buydown points are actually Fannie Mae LLPA adjustments. She says EVERY 80+% LTV fixed loan they give out comes with LLPA of at least .25 points.

So I have to ask the community -- has anyone gotten a recent 30 year mortgage from Penfed at 80+% LTV and not paid any charge for the interest rate they received? ( "0" in "your charge for this interest rate" in section 2, page 2 of the GFE? )
I am getting same deal from Penfed with 3.375 rate for 60 days with .25 points...which they claim goes to Fraddie mac
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DQue
10-25-2012 at 08:42 AM.
10-25-2012 at 08:42 AM.
Rate is inching up today. In order to get the 3.25% rate, you have to pay a significant point! For no point, rate has climbed up to 3.5% level. As more people aim for closing before year-end, rate prob will go up more often downward due to high demand.
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surtigujju
10-26-2012 at 02:03 PM.
10-26-2012 at 02:03 PM.
Quote from DQue :
Rate is inching up today. In order to get the 3.25% rate, you have to pay a significant point! For no point, rate has climbed up to 3.5% level. As more people aim for closing before year-end, rate prob will go up more often downward due to high demand.
it has more to do with 10 year note than demand i guess..
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FFSi
10-30-2012 at 11:19 AM.
10-30-2012 at 11:19 AM.
Quote from RHCCapri :
What about Oregon?



NotReal, what were the final numbers of your Homeowners Estimate of Value, Value from Full Interior Appraisal, Value from Exterior Only Drive-By Appraisal and the loan amount?

Please PM me if you don't want to post.

Yes, FFSi is licensed in the state of Oregon. Rates are still low today even though the markets are close. Apply today at www.ffsmortgage.com

For all of you shopping for mortgages, pricing is very attractive today. Don't hesitate to visit First Financial Services website at www.ffsmortgage.com
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Last edited by FFSi October 30, 2012 at 11:19 AM.
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sanvi
11-07-2012 at 11:48 AM.
11-07-2012 at 11:48 AM.
Do we need to have a personal property insurance to refinance with penfed .I do have a home owners insurance.
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pokymon
11-07-2012 at 12:01 PM.
11-07-2012 at 12:01 PM.
I have about $44K left for 7 years with 4.85% APR. Should I continue or do an equity for 5 years?
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Knuteski
11-07-2012 at 12:03 PM.
11-07-2012 at 12:03 PM.
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JumpJumpGang
11-15-2012 at 03:10 AM.
11-15-2012 at 03:10 AM.
PF is driving me bonkers. I applied on Sept 15 any my loan still has not closed. No response to repeated emails, voicemail, etc. Anyone else having this much trouble? Do I just have a bad LO? I have never had poor communication like this with any other lender (even Penfed, on a previous HEL). Anyone else have this experience?
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sdheavenly
11-15-2012 at 04:05 AM.
11-15-2012 at 04:05 AM.
Quote from JumpJumpGang :
PF is driving me bonkers. I applied on Sept 15 any my loan still has not closed. No response to repeated emails, voicemail, etc. Anyone else having this much trouble? Do I just have a bad LO? I have never had poor communication like this with any other lender (even Penfed, on a previous HEL). Anyone else have this experience?

Same here . I applies in August and still not closed. No responses to emails or voicemails. By any chance, the person you are dealing with has a first name that starts with G and last name with B?.
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CTRFK8
11-15-2012 at 04:05 AM.
11-15-2012 at 04:05 AM.
Quote from JumpJumpGang :
PF is driving me bonkers. I applied on Sept 15 any my loan still has not closed. No response to repeated emails, voicemail, etc. Anyone else having this much trouble? Do I just have a bad LO? I have never had poor communication like this with any other lender (even Penfed, on a previous HEL). Anyone else have this experience?
I tried to warn everyone on here about these stupid banks.. Just go with Chase
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rangav
11-15-2012 at 05:16 AM.
11-15-2012 at 05:16 AM.
Quote from JumpJumpGang :
PF is driving me bonkers. I applied on Sept 15 any my loan still has not closed. No response to repeated emails, voicemail, etc. Anyone else having this much trouble? Do I just have a bad LO? I have never had poor communication like this with any other lender (even Penfed, on a previous HEL). Anyone else have this experience?
Call the 1-800 number on penfed website and tell them that you need to speak to the supervisor of the loan officer to get the status of your loan. I did this twice and they were able to connect to my loan officer. When I called him directly it went to voicemail. I applied on Sep 12th and closed on Oct 15th and funded on Oct 19th.
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NotReal
11-15-2012 at 08:40 AM.
11-15-2012 at 08:40 AM.
Time to consider "walking away"

If you have not had your appraisal yet you would only be out about $65. If you can find a lender that has a better rate (lower payment) than what you have with PenFed - it is a not brainer

I walked away from PenFed, found a better deal with First Financial Services and closed within 29 days from start to finish. In my case I saved over $1,000 in closing costs and shaved $40 off the monthly payment compared to what I had with PenFed
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JumpJumpGang
11-15-2012 at 04:45 PM.
11-15-2012 at 04:45 PM.
Quote from rangav :
Call the 1-800 number on penfed website and tell them that you need to speak to the supervisor of the loan officer to get the status of your loan. I did this twice and they were able to connect to my loan officer. When I called him directly it went to voicemail. I applied on Sep 12th and closed on Oct 15th and funded on Oct 19th.
Thanks for the suggestion, I will try that tomorrow! We did get the appraisal, and since we've received no communication, I'm not sure what else they have ordered for us. I am happy to raise heck with them and just get out of the whole thing if they can't fulfill the terms of the agreement. Mad
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senmun
11-15-2012 at 06:37 PM.
11-15-2012 at 06:37 PM.
I applied at PenFed @ 3.375% with 0.25 points and there was no response after 10 days. Someone here in this thread (I think emedlin) mentioned about AmeriSave and I am glad I moved there because not only I got 3.25% and also $3250 credit. Credit has increased to $4000 when my home appraised at 75% LTV. 2 times rate lock extended for free. I am closing on Monday.

I referred to 3 of my friends, one closed last week, and another closing next week.

If you have clean record go with AmeriSave.
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rajlovermaster
12-04-2012 at 12:35 PM.
12-04-2012 at 12:35 PM.
Quote from senmun :
I applied at PenFed @ 3.375% with 0.25 points and there was no response after 10 days. Someone here in this thread (I think emedlin) mentioned about AmeriSave and I am glad I moved there because not only I got 3.25% and also $3250 credit. Credit has increased to $4000 when my home appraised at 75% LTV. 2 times rate lock extended for free. I am closing on Monday.

I referred to 3 of my friends, one closed last week, and another closing next week.

If you have clean record go with AmeriSave.
How much is the closing cost and rate u got in the end ????
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