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California Mortgage Rates 01/06/2009

Loan Type Today +/-
30 Year Fixed 5.00%
15 Year Fixed 4.83%
5/1 ARM 5.31%
30 Year Fixed Jumbo 6.13%
5/1 ARM Jumbo 5.50%

Rates may contain points

Conforming

For loan amounts up to $417,000 (APR based on $400,000)

Jumbo

For loan amounts over $417,000 (APR based on $500,000)

Interest Only (Conforming)

Interest only for first few years then adjustable for remaining term on loan amounts up to $417,000 (APR based on $400,000)

Interest Only (Non-Conforming)

Interest only for first few years then adjustable for remaining term on loan amounts over $417,000 (APR based on $500,000)

VA

Loans for Veterans up to $417,000 (APR based on $200,000)

FHA

Loan limits vary by state (APR based on $150,000)

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