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Fixed Rate Mortgages |
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30 year fixed 15 year fixed |
- 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
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Adjustable Rate Mortgages |
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10/1 ARM 7/1 ARM 5/1 ARM 3/1 ARM |
- 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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First Time Buyer Programs |
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- Lower down payment
- Easier to qualify
- Sometimes you may get lower rate
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No point, No fee Programs |
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- No closing costs
- Less money required to close
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Imperfect Credit Programs |
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- Potential for reestablishing credit if you pay your mortgage on time.
- When used for debt consolidation, you may be able to reduce your monthly debt payment
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Home Equity Line of Credit |
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- You only borrow what you need
- Pay interest only on what you borrow
- Flexible access to funds
- Interest may be tax deductible
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Home Equity Fixed Loan |
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- Fixed payments
- Interest may be tax deductible
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