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Fixed Rate Mortgage Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Balloon Mortgage First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Absolute Zero Mortgage FHA/VA Flex 100 Rural Housing Service Loan (RHS) Construction Loans Home Improvement Loans Second Mortgage Land Loans Fixed Rate Mortgage Pre-Qualify Online Rates: · Interest rate is constant over the life of the loan Features: · Variety of terms available · Finance with as little as 3% down payment · Flexible qualifying guidelines Benefits: · Stable monthly payments · Protection against rising interest rates · Fully amortized over the life of the loan Best Suited For: · Borrowers seeking a set interest rate · Borrowers who want the certainty of knowing their payment amount · Borrowers on a fixed monthly income Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Pre-Qualify Online Rates: · Interest rates and monthly payments can adjust periodically over the life of the loan Features: · Conversion to a fixed rate option available · Initial interest rate may be lower than fixed rate products · Variety of terms available · Annual and lifetime interest rate caps Benefits: · Interest rates and monthly payments can adjust periodically over the life of the loan · Conversion to a fixed rate option available · Initial interest rate may be lower than fixed rate products · Variety of terms available · Annual and lifetime interest rate caps Best Suited For: · Borrowers who expect to move within 5-7 years · Borrowers who anticipate rising incomes · Borrowers who can manage payment changes · Borrowers expecting large cash settlements in the future Balloon Mortgage Pre-Qualify Online Rates: · Interest rate is fixed for a set term Features: · Monthly payments amortized over a longer period than the loan term · Balance is due on balloon date · Outstanding balance may be refinanced for qualified borrowers on balloon date Benefits: · Lower interest rate than fixed-rate mortgage · Borrower may qualify for higher loan amount · Stable monthly payments for term of loan · Rate re-set 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Online Rates: · Fixed long term rates Features: · No down payment · Able to use "flexible" funds for closing cost such as gifts, grants, or unsecured loans from relatives Benefits: · No income limits · Stable monthly payments for term of the loan · Possibly maximize your tax deduction Best Suited For: · Borrowers with excellent credit · Borrowers on modest incomes · Eligible veterans Rural Housing Service Loan (RHS) Pre-Qualify Online Rates: · Fixed long term rates Features: · No down payment · Guaranteed loan to assist eligible households in rural areas Benefits: · No reserves required · May be able to finance all closing costs Best Suited For: · Limited to owner occupants · For borrowers located in rural areas Construction Loans Pre-Qualify Online Rates: · Fixed or adjustable interest rates Features: · Interest only payments during the construction period · Permanent financing means applying only once · Competitive pricing Benefits: · Buy your land and build, all with one permanent 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