Loan Programs And Products

There are many types of mortgage programs available. The right type of loan for you depends upon several factors.

-Your current financial situation

-How you expect your finances to change

-How long you intend to keep your home

-How comfortable you are with the possibility that your mortgage payment may rise in the future

Please contact one of our experienced mortgage advisors, or call us at (949) 720-1616

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)

A mortgage in which the interest rate is fixed for a specified period of time, and then adjusts after the fixed period expires (payment could then increase or decrease). For example, for a 5/1 ARM, the rate will stay the same for the first 5 years – and will then adjust in year 6. ARM products generally range from 3, 5, 7 and 10 years, and are an alternative to a fixed rate mortgage. These products typically offer lower interest rates than you’d be able to obtain with a fixed rate mortgage.

FHA Loan

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home loans were created to make it easier for home owners to qualify for a loan – whether you are buying a home or refinancing your mortgage. They are also ideal for people who desire a secure government-insured home loan, and need to finance more that 80% of their home value. With an FHA mortgage, you can buy a home with a down payment as little as 3.5% and lower credit scores are OK.

Fixed Rates Mortgage

A mortgage in which the interest rate does not change for the life of the loan. These are available for 30 and 15 year terms, and the payment amount will remain fixed throughout the term of the loan.

Jumbo Loan

If you require a home loan that’s over the conforming limit of in your area you will probably need a Jumbo mortgage. Jumbo loans offer the same flexibility as conforming loans (fixed and ARM products), however they are not eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and must be sold in the secondary market. This means that the rates for Jumbo loans will be slightly higher than home loans with similar terms that are conforming loans. Jumbo loans are often referred to as non-conforming loans.

VA Loan

VA, or Veteran’s Affairs loan, is a specific loan program authorized by the US Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to help veterans, active-duty service members and their families purchase a home. This loan option allows military families to qualify for a home loan with fewer restrictions, and little-to-no money down.