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Does the government set interest rates under HASP?

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BoA told me that the rates under HASP are controlled by the government. I was quoted 5.375% with great credit and a LTV less than 105%. No closing costs, but $400 application fee and $725 lender fee. With rates well below 5%, I'm not sure if this is a good deal. For $1856 I can buy down the rate to 5.25% Any expert advice...

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Rates are no longer well below 5%.  And, the government does not control the rates.  These are driven by the market.

That is not a bad rate based on the fact you are around 105% LTV.  It depends on your current rate on whether it makes sense to refi or not.

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