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Millennia Mortgage
3100 Freedom Way
Hubert, NC 28539

Tel: 910.708.1404
Fax: 252.393.1429
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Mortgage Programs and Types
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Fixed Rate Mortgages
Specific Types: Advantages Disadvantages
  • 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

Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Specific Types: Advantages Disadvantages
  • 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

Balloon Mortgages
Specific Types: Advantages Disadvantages
  • 7 year
  • 5 year
  • Lower initial monthly payment
  • Lower payment for a predetermined period of time
  • Many balloon mortgages offer the option to convert to a new loan after the initial term

  • Risk of rates being higher at the end of the initial fixed period
  • Risk of foreclosure if you cannot make balloon payment, refinance, or exercise the conversion option
  • Balloon payment requires you to sell or refinance after the term, as opposed to a 7/1 or 5/1 program with a 30 year term

First Time Buyer Programs
Advantages Disadvantages
  • Lower down payment
  • Easier to qualify
  • Lower rates may be available

  • May be subject to income and property value limitations
  • Some government subsidized programs may generate a recapture tax if you sell the house too soon
  • Education courses may be required to qualify for these loans
Stated Income Programs
Advantages Disadvantages
  • Don't need to verify income
  • Faster approval
  • Good for borrowers who may not qualify with a full income documentation program

  • Higher rates
  • Higher down payment

Interest Only Programs
Advantages Disadvantages
  • You have several payment options
  • Lower monthly payments
  • Qualify for a higher loan amount
  • Qualify at the interest only payment
  • Option to pay the full normal payment
  • Interest only payments for up to ten years

  • Higher rates
  • Principal loan balance will not decrease during the interest only payment period
  • Payment will be higher for the remaining term

No point, No fee Programs
Advantages Disadvantages
  • 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

Imperfect Credit Programs
Advantages Disadvantages
  • 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

  • Higher rates
  • Terms may not be as favorable
  • Harder to get long-term fixed loans
  • Loans may have prepayment penalties

Home Equity Line of Credit
Advantages Disadvantages
  • You only borrow what you need
  • Pay interest only on what you borrow
  • Flexible access to funds
  • Interest may be tax deductible
  • May be free of closing costs
  • A good source for an emergency fund, if set up in advance
  • Can be used for debt consolidation and lower payments
  • Rates are usually lower than consumer loan or credit card rates

  • Rates can change. The maximum interest rate can be relatively high
  • Payments can change
  • Harder to refinance your first mortgage

Home Equity Fixed Loan
Advantages Disadvantages
  • Fixed payments
  • Interest may be tax deductible
  • Get cash out for any purpose

  • Higher interest rates compared to first mortgage
  • Harder to refinance your first mortgage
  • Interest is paid on the entire loan amount, compared to an equity line of credit

 

Which is the right loan for me?  
Years you plan to stay in the home Recommended 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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