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What Loan Program is Right for Me?
Grasping the mortgage process is one of the toughest and most stressful parts of buying a home, but you don’t have to be a master. There are various loan options to choose from, so keeping yourself informed and knowing the basics will get you steps closer to owning your dream home.
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What Mortgage is Right for Me?
Fixed Rate Mortgage
A fixed rate mortgage is a home loan that has a fixed interest rate for the entire term of the loan. This means the mortgage carries a constant interest rate from beginning to end. Once locked-in, the interest rate does not fluctuate with market conditions. The most popular form of fixed-interest home financing is the 30-year fixed mortgage, which spreads the principal repayment over a long period of time, making even very expensive homes affordable on a monthly basis. There are other fixed rate options available as well.
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Borrower is protected from sudden and potentially significant increases in monthly mortgage payments if interest rates rise
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Simple and easy to understand
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Vary little from lender to lender
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Great for long term property holders
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For borrowers who want predictability
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No prepayment penalties if you refinance or sell
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Nearly all government and conventional loan programs offer a fixed-rate term
Adjustable Rate Mortgage
An adjustable-rate mortgage is a home loan where the interest rate is fixed for a set period of time and then changes periodically. Because it depends on many different market factors, that change in rate may fluctuate—meaning sometimes you’ll pay more for your adjustable-rate mortgage and sometimes you’ll pay less.
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Enjoy lowest possible rates during the initial fixed period
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Qualify with a lower interest rates
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Choose a fixed-start period of 5, 7 or 10 years
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There will be flexibility, especially if you’re expecting change or to possibly sell your house in a shorter period of time
