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FHA
- 30 Yr Fixed
- 15 Yr Fixed
- FHA 1 Yr ARM
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- Up to 97.75% financing
- Seller can pay all costs up to 6%
- Lower mortgage insurance payment
- 100% "gift" allowed
- Interest rate can be fixed or adjustable
- "Non Owner Occupied" Co-borrower allowed
- FHA ARM has low margin
- FHA ARM has low adjustment caps
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VA
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- No Down Payment
- No monthly mortgage insurance
- Higher loan amounts
- Low rates
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Conventional Fixed Rate
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- 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
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Disadvantages |
| First Time Buyer Programs |
- Lower down payment
- Easier to qualify
- Lower rates may be available
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- Some government subsidized programs may generate a recapture tax if you sell tde house too soon
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Disadvantages |
| No point, No fee Programs |
- No loan costs
- Closing costs are paid from the lender rebate
- Less money required to close
- Refinance witdout increasing your loan amount
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- 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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Disadvantages |
| Imperfect Credit Program |
- Potential for reestablishing credit if you pay your mortgage on time
- When used for debt consolidation, you may be able to reduce your monthly debt payment
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- Higher rates
- Terms may not be as favorable
- Loans may have prepayment penalties
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Home Equity Line Of Credit
Currently not available
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Home Equity Fixed Rate
Currently not available
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