Need a Loan for your home purchase?

Contact us for:

·   Access to hundreds of loan products

·   A process that is simple and convenient for you, the client

·   A fantastic, informed lending experience where you are treated with courtesy and respect

·   7 day a week accessibility via email or cell phone

·   A pre-approval letter that will strengthen your purchase agreement rather than weaken it

A free, no obligation loan approval with a good-faith estimate

Which Mortgage is right for me?

Years you plan to stay in the house

Recommended program

1-3

3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM or 6 month ARM

3-5

5/1 ARM

5-7

7/1 ARM

7-10

10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed

10+

30 year fixed or 15 year fixed

 

Loan Programs

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fixed Rate Mortgages

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

 

  • Higher interest rate
  • Higher mortgage payments
  • Rate does not drop if interest rates improve



Adjustable Rate Mortgages

10/1 ARM

7/1 ARM

3/1 ARM

1 year ARM

6 month ARM

1 month 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

 

  • More risk
  • Payments may change over time
  • Potential for high payments if rates go up



Balloon Mortgages

7 year

5 year

 

  • Lower initial monthly payment
  • Lower payment over a shorter period of time
  • Many balloon mortgages offer the option to convert to a new loan after the initial term.

 

  • Risk of rates being higher at the end of the initial fixed period
  • Risk of foreclosure if you cannot make balloon payment or if you cannot refinance or if you cannot exercise the conversion option



First Time Buyer Programs

  • Lower down payment
  • Easier to qualify
  • Sometimes you may get lower rates
  • May be subject to income and property value limitations
  • Some programs which have government subsidies may have a recapture tax if you sell the house too early.