• 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

• Slightly higher interest rate than an ARM
• Slightly higher mortgage payments
• Rate does not drop if interest rates improve

• 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
• There is a cap that your rate can NEVER go over to help minimize your risk

• More risk
• Payments may change over time
• Potential for higher payments if rates increase

• 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

• 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

Currently unavailable due to market conditions

• 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
• Limited programs available at this time due to market conditions

• No out-of-pocket loan costs at closing
• Closing costs are paid from the lender
• 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 originator, but may be passed on to you
• Some require a prepayment penalty for the first one to five years

Low credit score programs are currently unavailable at this time due to market conditions

Credit scores required for any of our loan programs are a MINIMUM of 620. I can help get you there as long as we have some patience and time!

• 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
• In the State of TX, you are only allowed to borrow up to 80% of your value of the home

• 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
• In the State of TX you are only allowed to borrow up to 80% of your home value