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- 30 year fixed
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- 15 year fixed
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- Monthly payments are fixed over the life of the loan
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- Interest rate does not change
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- Protected if rates go up
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- Can refinance if rates go down
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- Conforming loans up to $417,000
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- Jumbo loans exceeding $417,000 up to $2 million Lowest rates in town, call for details
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- Higher interest rate
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- Higher mortgage payments
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- Rate does not drop if interest rates improve
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Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)\
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- 10/1 ARM
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- 7/1 ARM
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- 5/1 ARM
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- 3/1 ARM
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- 1 year ARM
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- Lower initial monthly payment
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- Rates and payments may go down if rates improve
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- May qualify for higher loan amounts
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- 30 year term, no balloon payment
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- Conforming loans up to $417,000
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- Jumbo loans exceeding $417,000 up to $2 million Lowest rates in town, call for details
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- More risk
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- Payments may change over time
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- Potential for higher payments if rates increase
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| Balloon Mortgages\
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- Lower initial monthly payment
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- Lower payment for a predetermined period of time
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- 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
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- Risk of foreclosure if you cannot make balloon payment, refinance, or exercise the conversion option
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- Balloon payment requires you to sell or refinance after the term, as opposed to a 7/1 program with a 30 year term
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| First Time Buyer Programs | \
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- Lower down payment
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- Easier to qualify
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- Lower rates may be available
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- May be subject to income and property value limitations
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- Some government subsidized programs may generate a recapture tax if you sell the house too soon
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- Education courses may be required to qualify for these loans
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| Interest Only Programs | \
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- You have several payment options
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- Lower monthly payments
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- Qualify for a higher loan amount
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- Option to pay the full normal payment
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- Interest only payments for up to ten years
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- Higher rates
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- Principal loan balance will not decrease during the interest only payment period
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- Payment will be higher for the remaining term
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| No point, No fee Programs | \
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- No out-of-pocket loan costs at closing
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- Closing costs are paid from the lender rebate
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- Less money required to close
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- Refinance without increasing your loan amount
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- Higher rates
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- Higher payments
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| Home Equity Fixed Loan | \
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- Fixed payments
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- Interest may be tax deductible
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- Get cash out for any purpose
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- Higher interest rates compared to first mortgage
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- Harder to refinance your first mortgage
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- Interest is paid on the entire loan amount, compared to an equity line of credit
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