Fixed-Rate Loans
This is the most common and most traditional mortgage. Your interest rate and monthly payment stay the same for 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years. Typically, rates are slightly higher based on the long-term security of a fixed rate and term.
Adjustable-Rate Loans
Offering lower initial payments than a fixed-rate loan, adjustable rate mortgages have a 30 year amortization and have an interest rate that changes after the initial fixed-rate period. The initial term could be 3, 5, 7 or 10 years. At the end of that term, your payment could adjust up or down.
Jumbo Loans
These are larger loans that exceed the conforming loan amount as determined by the county in which you live.
FHA Loans
Federal Housing Administration government-backed loans require a minimum of 3.5% down payment. 100% of your down payment can be gifted to you by a relative or family member.
VA Loans
These federally insured Veterans Administration loans give veterans access to special mortgage rates and programs, including low (or no) down payment.
Reverse Mortgages
A reverse mortgage allows homeowners 62 and over the opportunity to convert some of your home’s equity into income. While you are still required to pay your real estate taxes and homeowners insurance, you are not required to make a monthly mortgage payment. This loan pays you a monthly amount, lump sum, or provides a line of credit you can tap into at a later time. These materials are not from HUD or FHA and were not approved by HUD or a government agency.
Interest Only Loans
Interest only loans offer the option of paying just interest (no principal) for an initial fixed period of time. You can always pay as much principal as you would like.
Home Equity or Home Improvement Loans
These loans allow you to use some of the equity from your home to remodel, add on, make upgrades, or consolidate higher-interest debt. In many cases, you can also take out cash for other expenses.