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Notary and closing
Here is what you can expect or ask for from my experience:
1. New pen for signing wiped thoroughly
2. Pen stays with you after signing
3. Only material they will touch would be your ID
4. ID would be wiped and returned back
5. Can expect gloves to be worn
6. Signing can happen in your front yard or in your garage
7. If you have a Costco table then you can sit on either sides to maintain distancing
8. Masks might be recommended given new guidelines
9. Plus discuss with the notary!!
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Note for anyone else reading - this is only for properties in CA.
my credit score remains at around 790. should i be okay for a re-fi?
Look at Owning's current offer, 15yr @ 2.75% and 30yr @ 3.375%. If you simply apply the monthly payment difference as additional payment to the later, you pretty much pay off the loan about 14.25 years earlier. Your 3.25% is very good for jumbo, you just need to make extra monthly payment if you really want to pay it off faster.
has anyone had success having better.com match owning and get the $2500?
my credit score remains at around 790. should i be okay for a re-fi?
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I want to refinance to take advantage of the Better/AMEX deal, current rate is 3.5% and LTV is 30%, credit 780+.
Best rates offered currently for me are at the 15-year fixed, conventional.
Now, one caveat: I'm planning to pay off the loan within 5 years (no escrow, I pay taxes and insurance separately).
So, the question is: how should I be shopping for rates?
1. Get the lowest rate with $0 in fees/closing costs.
2. Lower the rate and pay $XXX in fees/closing costs not to exceed the $2500 Amex credit.
I'm thinking option #1 since I'm planning to pay off early and wouldn't gain the savings from the lower rate because I shorted the term.
It seems right, but wanted those who know better to advise.
Thanks!
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