Adjustable Rate Mortgages
- 10/1 ARM
- 7/1 ARM
- 3/1 ARM
- 1 year ARM
- 6 month ARM
- 2/28: 2 yr. fixed rate; 28 yr. ARM
- 1 month ARM
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- Lower initial monthly payment
- Lower payment over a shorter period of time
- Rates and payments may go down if rates improve.
- May qualify for higher loan amounts
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- More risk
- Payments may change over time
- Potential for high payments if rates go up
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Balloon Mortgages
- 15 year (30 yr. fixed, due in 15)
- 7 year
- 5 year
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- Lower initial monthly payment
- Lower payment over a shorter period of time
- Many balloon mortgages offer the option to convert to a new loan after the initial term
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- Risk of rates being higher at the end of the initial fixed period
- Risk of foreclosure if you cannot make the balloon payment, refinance or exercise the conversion option
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No or Stated Income/Asset Programs |
- No tax returns or W-2s
- No proof of assets or down payment
- No verification of income
- Fast approval
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- Higher rates
- Higher down payment
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No point, No fee Programs |
- No closing costs
- Less money required to close
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- Higher rates
- Higher payments
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Home Equity Line of Credit |
- You only borrow what you need
- Pay interest only on what you borrow
- Access to funds as needed
- Interest may be tax deductible
- Up to 125% loan-to-value
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- Rates can change. The maximum interest rate is normally high
- Payments can change
- Harder to refinance your first mortgage
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Home Equity Fixed Loan |
- Fixed payments
- Receive one lump sum at closing
- Interest may be tax deductible
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- Higher interest rates compared to 1st mortgages
- Harder to refinance your first mortgage
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