 |
| LOAN
PROGRAMS |
 |
Fixed
Rate Mortgage |
|
|
30 Year
Fixed, 20 Year Fixed, 15 Year Fixed, 10 Year Fixed
Advantages:
- Monthly payments are fixed over
the life of the loan.
- Interest rate does not change.
- Protected if rates go up.
- Can refinance if rates go down.
Disadvantages:
- Higher interest rate.
- Higher mortgage payments.
- Rate does not drop if interest
rates improve.
|
|
 |
Adjustable
Rate Mortgage |
|
|
10/1 ARM,
7/1 ARM, 5/1 ARM, 3/1 ARM, 1/1 ARM
7/6 ARM, 5/6 ARM, 3/6 ARM, 1/6 ARM
Advantages:
- Lower initial monthly payment.
- Lower payment over a shorter
period of time.
- Rate and payments may go down if
rates improve.
- May qualify for higher loan
amounts.
Disadvantages:
- More risk.
- Payments may change over time.
- Potential for high payments if
rates go up.
|
|
 |
Balloon
Mortgage |
|
|
5/25
5 year Balloon, 7/23 7 Year Balloon
Advantages:
- Lower initial monthly payment.
- Lower payment over a shorter
period of time.
- Rate and payments may go down if
rates improve.
- Many balloon mortgages offer the option to convert to a new loan after the initial term.
Disadvantages:
- Risk of rates being higher at the end of the initial fixed period.
- Risk of foreclosure if you cannot make balloon payment or if you cannot refinance or if you cannot exercise the conversion option.
|
|
 |
0% Down
Programs |
|
|
- Increased affordability -- your own down payment is covered by the second mortgage and your monthly payments can be significantly reduced
- No requirement for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) means even more savings
- Tax deductibility advantages (with a combination loan, the entire loan amount is tax deductible -- PMI payments are not
|
|
 |
Interest
Only Programs |
|
|
Advantages:
- Lower initial monthly payment.
Disadvantages:
|
|
 |
State
Income Programs |
|
|
Advantages:
- Don’t need to verify income.
- Faster approval.
Disadvantages:
- Higher rates.
- Higher down payment.
|
|
 |
Home
Equity Fixed Loan |
|
|
Advantages:
- Fixed payments.
- Interest may be tax deductible.
Disadvantages:
- Higher interest rates than on 1st
mortgages.
- Harder to refinance your first
mortgage.
|
|
 |
Home
Equity Line of Credit |
|
|
Advantages:
- You only borrow what you need.
- Pay interest only on what you
borrow.
- Flexible access to funds.
- Interest may be tax deductible.
Disadvantages:
- Rates can change. The maximum
interest rate is normally high.
- Payments can change.
- Harder to refinance your first
mortgage
|
|