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What loan is best for me?

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Key Factors in your decision:

  • Monthly payment: Each program has a different interest rate, which determines your monthly payment.  A lower monthly payment allows you to qualify for a larger loan.

  • Rate stability: Will the interest rate change in the future, making your payment amount change.  Can your finances handle an increased monthly payment?

  • Term of loan: How long is the loan for?  Shorter terms mean higher payments.  It also means you build equity faster, pay less interest long term and payoff the loan sooner.

  • Sell or Refinance: Will you sell or refinance in the next few years?  You may not need to have fixed rates for 30 years if you plan to sell in 4.

 

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    Fixed-Rate Loans    
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Advantage: Interest rate and monthly payment do not change.

Drawback: Interest rate and monthly payment are higher that other loan programs.  If you sell or refinance within 7 years you are paying a higher interest rate for security that you won't use.

Recommendation: A good program if the owner does not plan to move or refinance for more than 7 years. A good choice if rates are historically very low.

 

 

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    Adjustable-Rate Loans    
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Advantage: Interest rate and monthly payment start lower than Fixed Rate loans and remain fixed during the initial 1, 3, 5 or 7 years.  Loan term is 30 years. 

Drawback: Interest rate and monthly payment change based on market rates after the initial 1, 3, 5 or 7 years.  Rate can increase by up to 6% after initial fixed period.

Recommendation: A good program if you plan on selling or refinancing within 2 years after the fixed period ends.

 

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    Balloon Mortgages    
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Advantage: Interest rate and monthly payment start lower than Fixed Rate loans and remain fixed during the initial 5 or 7 years.  Loan term is 30 years. 

Drawback: The remaining balance is due after the initial 5 or 7 years.

Recommendation: A good program if you plan on selling or refinancing before the initial period ends.

 

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Conforming vs. Jumbo loan limits

 
# of Units Conforming (HI and AK) Jumbo                  (HI and AK)
1-Family Home $252,700        ($379,050) $252,701 and up  ($379,051)
2-Family Home (duplex) $323,400        ($485,100) $323,401 and up  ($485,101)
3-Family Home $390,900        ($586,350) $390,901 and up  ($586,351)
4-Family Home $485,800        ($728,700) $485,801 and up  ($728,701)
 
 

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