Top Five Bank Mortgage Rates March 8, 2010
The top five banks ranked by assets include Chase Bank, Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo Bank and US Bank. All five of these banks offer mortgage loans and mortgage rates in the majority of the states. Mortgage rates offered by these financial institutions provide a good barometer of prevailing mortgage rates and mortgage activity in the lending arena.
The following rates can help borrowers easily compare mortgage interest rates and product information to help find the right mortgage quickly and efficiently.
The rates are for mortgage loans based in California with a 20% or greater down payment for a single family, owner occupied home. If the down payment on a new home purchase is less than 20%, mortgage insurance may be required on the loan. The added cost of mortgage insurance could increase the APR as well as the monthly mortgage payment.
All loans would be subject to bank approval including a credit, income and assets. The mortgage rates were run on sample loan amounts of $175,000.00. Additional mortgage rates, point options and loan amounts are available from the mortgage lenders listed.
Chase Mortgage is currently offering a 30 year fixed rate home loan with mortgage rate of 5.25% and 0.125 points for an APR of 5.343%.
The 15 year fixed rate loan offered by Chase has a mortgage rate of 4.625% and 0.125 points for an APR of 4.782%.
Bank of America Home Loans promotes a 30 year loan with a mortgage rate of 4.875% with 1.0 point and an APR of 5.098%.
A 15 year term loan from Bank of America has a mortgage rate of 4.250% with 0.625 points and a 4.576% APR.
Citibank markets a 30 year home loan with a mortgage rate of 5.125% and 0.125 points for a 5.317% APR.
Citibank has a 15 year mortgage loan with an interest rate of 4.375% and 0.375 points with an APR of 4.773%.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage markets their 30 year fixed with a mortgage rate of 4.875% and 1.0 point yielding an APR of 5.065%.
The 15 year fixed rate loan from Wells Fargo has a mortgage rate of 4.250% and 1.0 point with a 4.573% APR.
US Bank’s 30 year fixed rate mortgage has a mortgage rate of 5.125% and no pints with a 5.192% APR.
The 15 year fixed rate home loan at US Bank has a mortgage rate of 4.375% and no points and a 4.487% APR.
All rates are believed to be accurate and were verified on the date of this publication but interest rates are not guaranteed. For current mortgage rates and loan terms contact the mortgage lenders directly.