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CONVENTIONAL LOANS
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Fixed Rate
Mortgages - A fixed rate
mortgage product will give the borrower the stability of a fixed
principal and interest payment over the full term of the mortgage
loan. These terms range from thirty (30) years downward to twenty
(20), or fifteen (15) year loan periods.
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Adjustable Rate Mortgages
(ARM) - The interest rate and corresponding monthly
payment may change during the life of the loan. There are a wide
variety of ARM programs available, including a one-year ARM, 3/1
ARM, 5/1 ARM, or7/1 ARM.
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FHA Mortgages - These
are government-insured mortgage loans. Whether fixed rate or
adjustable, this popular loan program offers low down payment and
home improvement options.
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Balloon Mortgages -
The interest rate is fixed for the first five or seven years. At
the end of the five or seven years, a lump sum (balloon payment)
may be due or the loan may offer a provision to reset for the
remaining years of the thirty year term.
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Jumbo Mortgages -
Fixed rate, ARM and Balloon mortgage products for loan amounts
above $275,000.
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OTHER MORTGAGE PROGRAMS
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Non-Conforming Loans - Loan programs for good
borrowers with less than perfect credit. These programs are also
ideal for borrowers who are self-employed with less required income
documentation.
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Home Equity
Line of Credit - A borrower may establish a line of
credit against his or her home's available equity.
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Mixed Use/Multi-Family Property
Loans - These loan programs are specially designed
to meet the unique needs of purchasers and investors of smaller
commercial properties and apartment buildings.
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LOW-DOWN and NO-DOWN PAYMENT
LOANS
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Three
Percent (3%) Down Payment Loans - A home may be
purchased using only a three percent down payment. The closing
costs may come from a gift or other source.
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| Zero Down
Payment Loans - This program requires no money down. The
closing costs may come from a gift or other source. The borrower
may even be able to borrow an additional three percent to help
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