Loan Programs

What kind of loan program is best for you?

Should you get a fixed-rate or adjustable rate mortgage? A conventional loan or a government loan? An equity line or Reverse Mortgage? Deciding which mortgage product is best for you will depend largely on your unique circumstances, and there is no one correct answer.

Fixed Rate Mortgages (FRM)

The most common type of loan option, the traditional fixed-rate mortgage includes monthly principal and interest payments which never change during the loan’s lifetime.

 Reverse Mortgages

Reverse Mortgages allow senior homeowners age 62 and older to convert a portion of their home equity into cash while still living in the home. They can utilize this equity to allow for no more mortgage payments and a possible equity line to assist in needed living expenses. You will always be required to pay and keep your taxes and insurance current. 

FHA Loans

FHA home loans are mortgages which are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), allowing borrowers to get low mortgage rates with a minimal down payment.

 VA Loans

VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs. These loans offer military veterans exceptional benefits, including low interest rates and no down payment requirement. This program was designed to help military veterans realize the American dream of home ownership.

 Interest Only Mortgages

Interest only mortgages are home loans in which borrowers make monthly payments solely toward the interest accruing on the loan, rather than the principle, for a specified period of time.

 Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)

Adjustable-rate mortgages include interest payments which shift during the loan’s term, depending on current market conditions. Typically, these loans carry a fixed-interest rate for a set period of time before adjusting.

Components of an ARM

Prior to choosing a home loan, you should know the advantages and risks of adjustable-rate mortgages to make an informed, prudent decision.

 Commonly Used Indexes for ARMs

This article includes a list of the most commonly used indexes by ARM lenders that affect ARM mortgage rates.

 Hybrid ARMs (3/1 ARM, 5/1 ARM, 7/1 ARM, 10/1 ARM)

Hybrid ARM mortgages combine features of both fixed-rate and adjustable rate mortgages and are also known as fixed-period ARMs.

 Balloon Mortgages

Balloon mortgages include a note rate that remains fixed initially, and the principal balance becomes due at the end of the mortgage term.

 HARP 2.0

HARP 2.0 is a refinance option for homeowners that are "underwater," meaning they owe more on their home than their home is worth.