Monthly payments for principle and interest remain the same over the life of the loan (no surprises)
Lower monthly payments when amortized over a 30-year payment period (360 payments) 2. 15-year conventional fixed rate loan (also available in 10 & 20-year payment schedules)Benefits include:
Monthly payments of principle and interest remain the same over the life of the loan (no surprises)
Substantial savings of interest over the life of the loan (example: $100,000 loan at 8% amortized over a 30-year period the total interest paid is $164,166.27. The same loan amount, same interest rate amortized over a 15-year period is $72,017.41. The money saved in interest is $92,148.86.
Payments are approximately 25-30% higher when amortized over a shorter period of time (15-year amortization vs.a 30-year amortization) 3. No-Point / Zero Closing Cost LoansBenefits include:
Less cash needed at closing. The interest rate will usually be 1/2 to 3/4 of a percent higher when compared to loans that have points to pay at closing. 4. 7-year fixed rate balloon with a 30-year amortizationBenefits include:
Slightly lower rate and/or less fees than the conventional 30-year fixed rate loan
Payment of principle and interest remains the same over the 7-year period of time *Remember, at the end of the 7 years, you will need to pay off the remaining balance with either a lump sum of cash or re-finance the remaining loan amount. 5. Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)There are many options with adjustable rate mortgages; the most popular tends to be the 1-yearadjustable rate mortgage with a 30-year amortization schedule.Benefits include:
Lower interest rate for the 1 st year
Easier to qualify for the loan amount
You can qualify for a larger loan amount
In a market when rates are going down, a year ARM offers the ability to adjust downward at the 1 year anniversary of your loan. 6. Federal Housing Administration (FHA)There are many loan products available.
Easier to qualify for loan programs than conventional financing.
Less down payment needed
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6 Of The Most Popular Mortgage Options