Which loan is right for me?
| Years you plan to stay in the home | Recommended program |
| 1-3 years |
3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM |
| 3-5 years |
5/1 ARM |
| 5-7 years |
7/1 ARM |
| 7-10 years |
10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed |
| 10+ years |
30 year fixed or 15 year fixed |
| Loan Program | Advantages |
| Fixed Rate Mortgages
- 30 year fixed
- 25 year fixed
- 20 year fixed
- 15 year fixed
- 10 year fixed
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- 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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| Loan Program | Advantages |
| FHA -HUD Insured |
- No Income or Property Eligibility Requirements
- 96.5% LTV Financing for Purchases and Rate/Term Refinances up to 97.75%
- 85% LTV Cash-out Refinances
- 6% Seller's Concessions
- Unlimited Gift Funds Allowed
- Common Sense Underwriting
- Low Closing Costs
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| Loan Program | Advantages |
| USDA Direct |
- Finance 102% of Appraised Value
- No Down payment Required
- No Mortgage Insurance
- No Seller Contribution Limit
- No Pre Payment Penalty
- No Maximum Loan Amount
- Competitive Rates
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| Loan Program | Advantages |
| Reverse Mortgage |
- Enables eligible homeowners to access the money they have built up as equity in their homes
- Provides tax free funds for as long as you live in the home
- No loan payments for as long as you live in the home
- No income, medical or credit requirements
- Retain ownership of your home for life; this is guaranteed as long as you maintain your home, and pay the insurance and real estate taxes
- Choose a cash flow plan tailored to fit your needs
- No restrictions on how you may use the funds
- A tax advantaged way to pass on part of your estate today
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| Loan Program | Advantages |
| Interest Only |
- Lower monthly payments
- Qualify for a higher loan amount
- Qualify at the interest only payment
- Option to pay the full normal payment
- Interest only payments for up to ten years
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| Loan Program | Advantages |
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)
- 10/1 ARM
- 7/1 ARM
- 5/1 ARM
- 3/1 ARM
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- Lower initial monthly payment
- Rates and payments may go down if rates improve
- May qualify for higher loan amounts
- 30 year term, no balloon payment
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| Loan Program | Advantages |
| Imperfect Credit |
- 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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| Loan Program | Advantages |
| Home Equity Line of Credit |
- You only borrow what you need
- Pay interest only on what you borrow
- Flexible access to funds
- Interest may be tax deductible
- May be free of closing costs
- A good source for an emergency fund, if set up in advance
- Can be used for debt consolidation and lower payments
- Rates are usually lower than consumer loan or credit card rates
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| Loan Program | Advantages |
| Fixed 2nd Mortgage |
- Fixed payments
- Interest may be tax deductible
- Get cash out for any purpose
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In addition to our standard loan programs, you may benefit by obtaining one of our many special programs:
- Purchase your home with no down payment using Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) or Lender-paid Mortgage Insurance (MI).
- Piggyback loans. Avoid PMI payments by using Lender-paid MI.
- Debt consolidation programs.
- Home Improvement loans.
- You may qualify even if you've been turned down before!