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#
of Years You Plan
To Live In Your Home
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F&M
Mortgage Group Recommends |
| 1-3 |
3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM or
6 month ARM |
| 3-5 |
5/1 ARM |
| 5-7 |
7/1 ARM |
| 7-10 |
7-10 10/1 ARM, 30 year
fixed or 15 year fixed |
| 10+ |
40 year fixed, 30 year
fixed or 15 year fixed |
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| Loan
Programs |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
| Fixed-Rate
Loan Program |
| More
Information |
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Interest rates
steady for the life of the loan |
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Stable monthly payment |
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Protected if rates go up |
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Can refinance if rates go down |
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Rate does not drop
if interest rate drops |
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Larger monthly payments |
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Higher interest rates than
other loan products |
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| Adjustable
Rate Loan Programs |
| More
Information |
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Lower initial monthly
payments |
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Good for homeowners who plan
on owning a property for just a few years |
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Payments may change
over time |
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Potential for more risk |
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Higher payments if rates rise
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| Interest-Only
Loan Program |
| More
Information |
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Afford more home
(up to 25% more) by paying just the interest
for a set term. |
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Interest-only terms for 3,
5, 7, 10, or 15 years |
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No penalties or fees to pay
toward the principal during the interest-only
period |
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Tax deductible benefits of
mortgage interest with the flexibility to
use monies for things such as investment,
retirement contributions and home improvements
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Equity is more
difficult to acquire |
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Borrowers must plan |
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| Home
Equity Loan Programs |
| More
Information |
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Use funds as needed,
pay back over time |
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Flexible lines of credit |
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Tax-deductible interest |
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Attractive interest rates |
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Variable rates
can change |
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Payments can change |
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| First
Time Buyer Programs |
| More
Information |
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Lower down payment
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Easier to qualify |
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Sometimes you may get lower
rate |
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May be subject
to income and property value limitations |
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Some programs which have government
subsidies may have a recapture tax if you
sell the house too early. |
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| Community
Loan Programs |
| More
Information |
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Little as $500
of your own funds |
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A variety of income sources
considered |
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Must secure remaining
funds via gifts, loans, grants, etc. |
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Must demonstrate responsible
payment history |
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| FHA Loans Available |
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