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Which loan is right for me? 

 
 
Years you plan to stay in the homeRecommended program
1-3 years 3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM or 6 month ARM
3-5 years 5/1 ARM
5-7 years 7/1 ARM
7-10 years 10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed
10+ years 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed


Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
Fixed Rate Mortgages
  • 30 year fixed
  • 15 year fixed
  • Monthly payments are fixed over the life of the loan
  • Interest rate does not change
  • Protected if rates go up
  • Can refinance if rates go down
  • Higher interest rate
  • Higher mortgage payments
  • Rate does not drop if interest rates improve

Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)
  • 10/1 ARM
  • 7/1 ARM
  • 5/1 ARM
  • 3/1 ARM
  • 1 year ARM
  • 6 month ARM
  • 1 month ARM
  • Lower initial monthly payment
  • Rates and payments may go down if rates improve
  • May qualify for higher loan amounts
  • 30 year term, no balloon payment
  • More risk
  • Payments may change over time
  • Potential for higher payments if rates increase

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Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
No point, No fee Programs
  • No out-of-pocket loan costs at closing
  • Closing costs are paid from the lender rebate
  • Less money required to close
  • Refinance without increasing your loan amount
  • Higher rates
  • Higher payments
  • Some lenders may have a short payoff penalty which is usually charged to the loan broker, but may be passed on to you
  • Some require a prepayment penalty for the first one to five years

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In addition to our standard loan programs, you may benefit by obtaining one of our many special programs:

  • Purchase your home with no down payment using Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) or Lender-paid Mortgage Insurance (MI).
  • Piggyback loans: 80-10-10 or 80-15-5. Avoid PMI payments by using Lender-paid MI.
  • Debt consolidation programs.
  • Home Improvement loans.
  • You may qualify even if you've been turned down before!