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First Time Home Buyers:
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Programs
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Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was
formed in 1934 to provide low down payment loans to borrowers that were
not able to get financing from the more traditional sources of
the time (Banks and Savings and Loan Institutions). FHA provides loans with as little
as 3% down (which can be a gift from an immediate relative).
In addition, FHA will accept applicants where the incomes do
not cover as much as the housing expense that conventional loans might
require. Additionally, FHA will accept credit problems that if
given a bone fide reason, the traditional lenders would likely
reject. FHA loans included Fixed Rate Mortgages, Adjustable Rate Mortgages,
and Fixed Rate Buydown Mortgages.
No Down Payment Programs Other programs that are
made available to those families with reasonably good credit, which
require little or no down payment. In some instances, the loan not only
provides for no down payment, but also will advance up to 3% of the
borrowers closing costs.
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Pre-Qualification |

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To view information about getting pre-qualified for
a mortgage solution (this is one of the most valuable tools your can use
for purchasing a home), Click Here
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Which
Mortgage is Right For
You? |

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FIXED
RATE MORTGAGE (30,10,15,10
years) |
- Interest rate &
monthly payment remain the same
for the entire term of the loan |
- plan to live in property more than 10 years
- like total payment stability
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10/1 YEAR ADJUSTABLE
RATE MORTGAGE |
- Interest rate &
monthly payment remain the same
for 10 years
- Starting the 11th year, interest rate adjusted every year,
so payment is subject to change every year for remainder of
loan
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- plan to live in property more than 10 years
- like initial payment stability, can accept later
changes
OR
- plan to move within 10 years
- want loan to remain in force in case plans change
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7/23 (2-Step) or '30 due in
7' MORTGAGE |
- Interest rate & monthly payment remain the
same for 7 years
- Conversion option: On the 8th year, interest rate adjusted
to reflect prevailing interest rates, resulting payment will
remain the same for remainder of loan
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- plan to live in property more than 10
years
- can tolerate one payment adjustment
OR
- plan to move within 7 years
- want to remain in force in case plans change
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7/1 YEAR ADJUSTABLE
RATE MORTGAGE |
- Interest rate & monthly payment remain the
same for 7 years
- Starting the 8th year, interest rate adjusted every year,
so payment is subject to change every year for remainder of the
loan
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- plan to live in property more than 7
years
- like initial payment stability, can accept later
changes
OR
- plan to move within 7 years
- want loan to remain in force in case plans change
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7 YEAR BALLOON MORTGAGE |
- Interest rate & monthly payment remain the same for 7
years
- At the end of 7 years, loan is due in full. Borrower must
refinance into new loan at prevailing interest rates
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- plan to live in property more than 7 years
- are willing to refinance at prevailing market rates
OR
- plan to move within 7 years
- like payment stability
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5/25 (2-Step) or '30 due in
5' MORTGAGE |
- Interest rate & monthly payment remain the same for 5
years
- Conversion option: On the 6th year, interest rate adjusted
to reflect prevailing interest rates, resulting payment will
remain the same for remainder of loan
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- plan to live in property more than 5 years
- can tolerate one payment adjustment
OR
- plan to move within 5 years
- want loan to remain in force in case of plans change
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5/5 & 5/1 YEAR ADJUSTABLE
RATE MORTGAGES |
- Interest rate & monthly payment remain the same for 5
years
- Starting the 6th year, interest rate adjusted every 5 years
(for 5/5 ARM) and every year (for 5/1 ARM)
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- plan to live in property more than 5 years
- like initial payment stability, can accept later
changes
OR
- plan to move within 5 years
- want loan to remain in force in case plans change
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5 YEAR BALLOON MORTGAGE |
- Interest rate & monthly payment remain the same for 5
years
- At the end of 5 years, loan is due in full. Borrower must
refinance into new loan at prevailing interest rates
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- plan to live in property more than 5 years
- are willing to refinance at prevailing market rates
OR
- plan to move within 5 years
- like payment stability
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3/3 & 3/1 YEAR ADJUSTABLE
RATE MORTGAGES |
- Interest rate & monthly payment remain the same for 3
years
- Starting 4th year, interest rate adjusted every 3 years
(for 3/3 ARM) and every year (for 3/1 ARM)
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- plan to live in property more than 3 years
- like initial payment stability, can accept later
changes
OR
- plan to move within 3 years
- want loan to remain in force in case plans change
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1 YEAR ADJUSTABLE
RATE MORTGAGES |
- Interest rate adjusted every year, so monthly payment is
subject to change every year for entire 30 year loan term
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- want to take advantage of lowest rate possible
- are willing to accept yearly payment changes
OR
- cannot qualify at higher rate programs
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