Mortgage Options
Conventional Fixed Rate
- This agency-regulated-product offers a variey of loan terms from 8 years to a maximum of 30.
- The interest rate is set at the time of closing and remains constant over the entire loan term.
- Transactions with less than 20% invested into the value of the property will typically require Private Mortgage Insurance, which can be removed when certain criteria is met.
- Minimum down payment programs are available for qualified applicants.
Conventional Adjustable Rate
- This agency-regulated-product offers a variety of initial fixed-rate periods of 3, 5, 7, or 10 years.
- The interest rate is set at the time of closing and remains constant over the initial fixed-rate period.
- Once the fixed-rate period expires, the interest rate can increase or decrease on an annual basis.
- Transactions with less than 20% invested into the value of the property will typically require Private Mortgage Insurance, which can be removed when certain criteria is met.
FHA Fixed Rate
- Fixed-rate periods range from 10 years to 30 years.
- New purchase mortgages allow for a low-down payment of 3.5% of the purchase price.
- The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders throughout the United States.
- FHA mortgage insurance provides lenders with protection against loss as a result of homeowners defaulting on their mortgage loans.
VA Fixed Rate
- Fixed Rate periods range from 10 years to 30 years.
- The Veterans Administration loan program enables veterans and active-duty personnel to purchase or refinance a home with favorable loan terms.
- VA offers mortgages that can accommodate no down-payment on many purchase transactions.