Traditional Loans
Fixed-Rate Mortgage
Expect to stay in your home for several years? Payments stay the same for the life of the loan. 10, 15, 20, or 30-year terms. No pre-payment penalty.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
Consider an ARM if you expect to stay only a few years, or you expect income growth. 1, 3, and 5-year terms. Lower initial monthly payments. Annual/lifetime interest rate caps.
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Specialty Loans
Bridge Loan
Use the equity in your current home to help finance your new home. Interest-only payments until your current home sells.
Balloon Loans
Shorter-term loan featuring a fixed rate and lower initial monthly payments. Larger payment due at end of term. Consider if you expect to refinance or sell in 3 to 5 years. |
Government-Assisted Loans
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loan
Refinance or purchase a home with a low down payment. Federal mortgage limits apply.
Veterans Administration (VA) Loan
Below market fixed-rate mortgage for veterans. No private mortgage insurance (PMI). Low
down payment. Income and maximum mortgage qualifications apply.
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Home Equity
Take advantage of the equity you’ve built to invest in home improvements, pay for college,
finance a large purchase, or consolidate debt. Borrow up to 90% of your home’s value. Interest may be
tax-deductible.
Home Equity Line of Credit
Best for ongoing expenses or on-demand access. Variable rate. Low annual fee. Easy check writing access.
Home Equity Loan
Best for large, one-time expenses. Fixed rate. No annual fee.
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