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The traditional fixed rate mortgage is the most common type of loan program, where monthly principal and interest payments never change during the life of the loan. Fixed rate mortgages are available in terms ranging from 10 to 30 years and in most cases can be paid off at any time without penalty. This type of mortgage is structured, or “amortized” so that it will be completely paid off by the end of the loan term.
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)s are loans whose interest rate can vary during the loan’s term. These loans usually have a fixed interest rate for an initial period of time and then can adjust based on current market conditions. The initial rate on an ARM is lower than on a fixed rate mortgage which allows you to afford and hence purchase a more expensive home. Adjustable rate mortgages are usually amortized over a period of 30 years with the initial rate being fixed for anywhere from 1 month to 10 years.
A mortgage is called “Interest Only” when its monthly payment does not include the repayment of principal for a certain period of time. Interest Only loans are offered on fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgages as wells as on option ARMs. At the end of the interest only period, the loan becomes fully amortized, thus resulting in greatly increased monthly payments. The new payment will be larger than it would have been if it had been fully amortizing from the beginning. The longer the interest only period, the larger the new payment will be when the interest only period ends.
You won’t build equity during the interest-only term, but it could help you close on the home you want instead of settling for the home you can afford.
A graduated payment mortgage is a loan where the payment increases each year for a predetermined amount of time (such as 5 or 10 years), then becomes fixed for the remaining duration of the loan.
When interest rates are high, borrowers can use a graduated payment mortgage to increase their chances of qualifying for the loan because the initial payment is less. The downside of opting for an smaller initial payment is that the interest owed increases and the payment shortfall from the initial years of the loan is then added on to the loan, potentially leading to a situation called “negative amortization.” Negative amortization occurs when the loan payment for any period is less than the interest charged over that period, resulting in an increase in the outstanding balance of the loan.
Conventional loans are loans that are not insured by the federal government. Unlike a government-insured loan, you can use a conventional loan for a second home or investment property. A conventional loan can also cover higher loan amounts than government-insured loans, and save you money on mortgage insurance.
FHA loans, which are insured through the Federal Housing Administration, offer many benefits to borrowers even if you have had credit problems in the past or have limited funds available for a down payment or closing costs. Some benefits of an FHA purchase:
If you’re a current or former member of the U.S. armed forces and looking to buy or refinance a home, we can help you get a loan with no down payment, no mortgage insurance, and lower interest rates than a conventional loan. You’ve served our country. Let us serve you.
If you have your eye on a higher-priced property, a jumbo loan might be the best choice for you. A jumbo loan doesn’t have to meet the limits of the government-sponsored entities Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and can exceed the maximum price of $453,100 for a first mortgage. They can be used for primary homes, secondary homes, vacation homes, and investment properties.
Federally backed USDA loans offer many benefits not available in other loan programs, geared toward getting you the financing you need to be a homeowner. These loans are for income-qualified borrowers looking to buy homes in U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved rural areas — a designation that’s not nearly as restrictive as you might think.
From buying your first home to refinancing into a lower interest rate loan, our Finomus Loan Officers are here to help you every step of the way. Our mortgage experts are committed to helping you find the loan solution that fits your needs. Get started today and contact a Finomus Loan Officer who can get you to the next phase of homeownership.
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