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LOAN PROGRAMS |
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| Years you plan to stay in the house |
Recommended program |
| 1-3 |
3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM or 6 month ARM |
| 3-5 |
5/1 ARM |
| 5-7 |
7/1 ARM |
| 7-10 |
10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed |
| 10+ |
30 year fixed or 15 year fixed |
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What Are The Basic Loan Types?
There are many loan products designed to meet the borrowers individual criteria. Most of these products fall under a few basic loan types.
- 15-Year and 30-Year Fixed Rate
Payment and rate stay the same from start to finish
- USDA Rural Housing Loan Program
NO MONEY DOWN! designed to assist rural home buyers who have the dependable income and satisfactory credit history needed to qualify for a conventional mortgage, but not the down payment funds. Go Here for more information.
- 5 and 7 Year Balloons
Lower start rate. Some of the balloon programs may be converted to an adjustable rate or a fixed rate after the 5 or 7 years, with very low fee and attractive rate
- Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
Lowest start rate Adjusts either every 6 months or every 12 months depending on program and grade and is based on the economy 6% ceiling for prime and 7% ceiling for sub-prime.
- 5/1 and 7/1 Fixed Rate
Rate is fixed for the first 5 or 7 years, then shifts to an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM).
- 2/28 and 3/27 ARM
An ARM program that is fixed for the first 2 or 3 years, then shifts into a 6 month adjustable rate mortgage. It is a sub-prime program giving you a rate lower than the sub-prime 30-year fixed, and if you have had credit problems, it allows a window of time for credit rebuilding and seasoning. You will then want to refinance this loan.
What Should I Look For?
Do You Need the Lowest Possible Rate to Qualify?
To qualify for the house you want, a long term, adjustable rate mortgage, like a 7-year or 10-year ARM may be the answer.
Do You Want a Fixed Predictable Loan?
If you want a fixed predictable loan for a long time, the 15-year or 30-year fixed is probably the best, especially when you have good credit.
Which Program Is Best For Me? Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting a loan program. |
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15 Year or 30 Year Fixed Rate |
Advantages Maximum interest deduction for taxes, sometimes easier to qualify, stable predictable payments, high loan to value, lower down payment, possible secondary financing if needed.
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Disadvantage Pay more interest over the life of the loan, higher starting interest rate, Lower debt ratio (Larger Income to qualify) Higher monthly payment. |
| Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) |
Advantages Lowest starting interest rates help qualify for higher loan amounts. If you plan to sell within 2-3 years. If you expect your income to increase
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Disadvantage Periodic payment and rate increases, builds equity Slower payment increases may affect budget. |
| 5 - 7 YEAR BALLOON MORTGAGE |
Advantages Lower starting rate than 30 year fixedgreat for refinancing from a higher rate use when you plan a move in 5-7 years Some are convertible to 30-yr fixed or a treasury ARM, low fees, good rates.
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Disadvantage Loan Balance Due can Change Long Term Financial Planning If You Plan to Live There Over 7 Years. | | |
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