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Years you plan to stay in the homeRecommended program
1-3 years 3/1 ARM, 5/1 ARM , Interest only option?
3-5 years 5/1 ARM /  7/1 ARM, Interest only option?
5-7 years 7/1 ARM/ 10/1 ARM  30 year fixed, I/O Option?
7-10 years 7/1 ARM 10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed, I/O Option?
10+ years 10/1 ARM  15, 25, 30 year or 40 YR fixed Rate Loans  Interest only option


Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
FIXED Rate Mortgages
  • 15, 25, 30, 40 year fixed Rate Loans
  • Monthly payments are fixed over the life of the loan and the loan amortizes
  • Loan terms can be fixed to Pay off home quicker
  • Protected if rates go up
  • Can refinance if rates go down
  • Higher interest rates and cost short term
  • Higher mortgage payments
  • Rate does not drop if interest rates improve

Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)
  • 10/1 ARM
  • 7/1 ARM
  • 5/1 ARM
  • 3/1 ARM
  • 1 year 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

Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
FHA FIRST TIME HOME BUYER LOANS
  • 3.5% DOWN AVAILABLE ON FHA PURCHASES FULL DOC
  • SELLER CAN CREDIT UP TO 6% ON NON RECURRING CLOSING COSTS   /LOWER DOWN PAYMENT                                                 

fha fUNDING FEE


Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
CONSTRUCTION LOANS
  • WE OFFER 12-18 MONTH CONSTRUCTION lOANS
  • INTEREST ONLY ON MONEY USED
  • CAN FUND THE WHOLE HOME CONSTRUCTION LOAN INCLUDING LAND AQUISITION AND LEND  65-75% LTV  ON CASE BY CASE.  HAVE PRIVATE  MONEY  OPTIONS AS WELL AND SPEC PRODUCTS                                                         >HAVE SOURCES THAT CURRENTLY OFFER STATED INCOME CONSTRUCTION >LOANS CAN DO OWNER BUILDER OR SPEC >SEVERAL LOAN SOURCES
  • May be subject to income and property value limitations
  • points are charged    >Lending areas based on zip codes

Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
PRIVATE MONEY and STOCK LOANS
  • LENDS BASED ON COLLATERAL AND EQUITY, LAND, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL
  • LENDING BASED ON SECURITIES AND NO CREDIT PULLED OR INCOME VERIFIED.  nO re COLLATERAL PLEDGES. FASTER CASH APPROVAL/LESS PAPERWORK, ESPECIALLY VS. SBA BUSINESS LOANS.
  • GOOD for borrowers who may not qualify WITH A CONVENTIONAL LOAN PROGRAM DUE TO LOW CREDIT SCORE OR INCOME. CROSS COLLATERALS OK. WE HAVE CASHOUT MONEY TO LEND!

Higher rates HIGHER  POINTS            INVESTORS WANT TO KNOW EXIT STRATEGY


Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
INTEREST ONLY PROGRAMS 
  • 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                                                           Can go stated income as well!
  • Higher rates
  • Principal loan balance will not decrease during the interest only payment period
  • Payment will be higher for the remaining term

Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
No point, Low fee Programs
  • Low 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

Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
 VA LOANS 100% FINANCING MAY BE AVAILABLE NOW FOR OUR VETERANS.  LOAN AMOUNTS IN CALIFORNIA WERE ALSO JUST INCREASED. THIS IS AN AMAZING LOAN. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE AND DO NOT HAVE MUCH EQUITY YOU CAN GO FROM CONVENTIONAL TO VA                                      WE MAY BE ABLE TO DO A STREAMLINE REFINANCE AND SAVE YOU MONEY WITH VIRTUALLY NO PAPERWORK OR APPRAISALS
  • VA FUNDING FEE

Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
Home Equity Line of Credit
  • 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
  • Hard TO OBTAIN RIGHT NOW refinance your first mortgage FOR CASH OUT IS EASIEST

Loan ProgramAdvantagesDisadvantages
Private money Home loans
  • Can lend on unique situations
  • Interest may be tax deductible
  • Get cash out for any purpose! FAST cash.. less paperwork.  CROSS COLLATERAL AOK, Interest only loans COMMON.  Not underwritten to FNMA guidelines. Construction, Land etc. may also be aok
  • Higher interest rates and points
  • Harder to find the money
  • Loans Typically due in 2-4 years  >Loans  max LTV to 55-65%   >Credit scores not much of a factor