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A COMPLETE PORTFOLIO OF
SOUGHT-AFTER LOAN PROGRAMS
We offer a complete line of sought-after loan
programs. We pride ourselves on finding the
right one to meet your specific needs. Here are
just a few of the loan programs available. Talk
to one of our loan professionals today for the
best programs, rates and services.
Conventional Financing: A conventional loan is a mortgage loan, which is not insured or
guaranteed by any agency of the state or federal
government. Many years ago, the only loans
available for housing were conventional loans
with very short terms of 3-5 years with balloon
payments and high down payment requirements of
as much as 50% down.
FHA Loans: FHA loans have a lower down payment requirement than conventional
loans, but higher than VA loans. FHA has a more
liberal qualifying formula than on conventional
loans but not as liberal as VA loans. FHA loans
made before
December 15, 1989 are fully assumable and can be creatively
financed. Loans made after
December 15, 1989 can be assumed at the same
interest rate with qualification. FHA is more
lenient on properties that are older or are
located in undesirable neighborhoods.
Disadvantages - county loan limits may be
inadequate in high cost areas. Appraisals may
contain more repair requirements than
conventional loans.
Veterans Administration (VA): The VA loan program for owner-occupied housing is one of the
best loan programs in the free world. It is
possible for a veteran to obtain 100% loans up
to the current loan limit with absolutely no
down payment and the seller or builder is
allowed to pay all of the veteran closing costs,
making the total cash required to purchase, in
some instances, zero. If the veteran desires
higher priced homes, he generally is required to
make a down payment on the amount exceeding the
current guaranteed loan limit. Generally, the
Veterans Administration is a little more liberal
than conventional lenders would be with regard
to the veteran's credit standing and qualifying
for the VA loan, although recent VA underwriting
changes make the qualifying criteria similar to
conventional mortgages.
5/1 ARM:
The 5/1 ARM mortgage is a 5-year level payment
program that guarantees the payments for the
first 5 years and then it becomes a 1-year
ARM
for the remaining 25 years. The interest rate
upon renewal is determined by an index out of
the lender's control and may not be increased by
more than 5% in interest. The prime advantage to
the borrower is that the lender can offer a
fixed rate level mortgage payment at interest
rates .25% - .50% below 30 year fixed rate
mortgages. This is because the lender is only
locking in the interest rate for 5 years, rather
than 30 years under the traditional 30-year
fixed rate mortgage. The one disadvantage is the
borrower may have to pay substantially higher
interest rates and payments after the first 5
years, if interest rates go up over the first 5
years.
7 Year Balloon: The 7/23 mortgage is a 7-year level payment
ARM that guarantees the payments for the first 7
years and then it becomes a fixed rate mortgage
for the remaining 23 years. The interest rate
upon renewal is determined by an index out of
the lender's control and may not be increased by
more than 6% payment at interest rates .25% -
.50% below 30-year fixed rate mortgages. This is
because the lender is only locking in the
interest rates for 7 years, rather than 30 years
under the traditional 30-year fixed rate
mortgage. The one disadvantage is the borrower
may have to pay substantially higher interest
rates and payments after the first 7 years, if
the interest rates go up over the first 7 years.
Jumbo Loans: Loans in excess of FNMA/FHLMC limits are called Jumbo loans and
often carry higher interest rates and points.
Larger down payments may also be required on
these loans.
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