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Which loan is right for me?

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Years you plan to stay in the homeRecommended program
1-3 years3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM
3-5 years5/1 ARM
5-7 years7/1 ARM
7-10 years10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed
10+ years30 year fixed or 15 year fixed
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Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
\ Fixed Rate Mortgages\
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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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  • 7 year
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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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Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
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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Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
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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In addition to our standard loan programs, you may benefit by obtaining one of our many special programs:

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