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These programs, Fannie Mae’s High LTV Refinance Option and Freddie Mac’s Enhanced Relief Refinance, are essentially an extension of HARP but with different names and slightly different requirements. They offer benefits including reduced monthly payments, lower interest rates, shorter loan terms and the ability to convert an adjustable rate to a fixed-rate mortgage.
The Good
- No maximum loan-to-value(LTV) ratio
- No appraisal report required
- Simplified income and employment verification
- More fleible borrower qualification requirements
- No borrower income limit
- All property types are eligible
- Higher mortgage limits in certain counties
- No minimum credit score or maximum debt-to-income ratio in most cases
The Challenges
- Borrower must be current on mortgage
- Some loan limitations
FHA loans come in 15- or 30-year fixed rate terms for qualified applicants.
Term
30-year fixed
15-year fixed
Rate
2.759%
2.890%
APR
3.108%
3.336%
An FHA loan is a mortgage issued by an FHA-approved lender and insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Designed for low-to-moderate income borrowers, FHA loans require a lower minimum down payments and credit scores than many conventional loans.
The Good
- Lower Credit Scores are OK
- Low Down Payment and Monetary Gifts Are Accepted
- Sellers Can Pay Some of the Closing Costs
- A Non-Occupying Co-Borrower is Accepted
The Challenges
- Loan Limits
- Mortgage Insurance Premium and Upfront Mortgage Insurance Payment
FHA loans come in 15- or 30-year fixed rate terms for qualified applicants.
Term
30-year fixed
15-year fixed
Rate
3.750%
3.750%
APR
4.808%
4.822%
The VA Loan is a home-mortgage option available to United States Veterans, Service Members and not remarried spouses. VA Loans are issued by qualified lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The Good
- No Down Payment
- Easy Qualifications
- Government guarantee
- No mortgage insurance
- No prepayment penalty
- No Property Type Restrictions
The Challenges
- Closing costs
- Lender loan limits
- Funding fees
A VA loan interest rate is influenced by a variety of factors.
Term
30-year fixed
15-year fixed
Rate
3.250%
2.990%
APR
3.498%
3.438%
Rates for 30-year fixed conventional loans have remained below 4.5% for some time, and rates are not expected to rise above that level in the near future. Still, the lowest rates are available to those who are ready to lock in when rates drop.
The Good
- Low to no down payment
- Can use 100% gifted funds
- Multiple term limits
- Quicker loan process
- No limitations on loan amount
The Challenges
- Higher then average down payment
- Closing costs/fees cant be rolled into the mortgage payments
Many borrowers are surprised to learn that you can qualify for a conventional loan with as little as 3% down.
Term
30-year fixed
20-year fixed
15-year fixed
Rate
3.499%
3.750%
3.999%
APR
3.712%
3.917%
4.137%
A USDA loan is a mortgage that offers considerable benefits for those wishing to purchase a home in an eligible rural area. USDA home loans are issued through private lenders and are guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The Good
- No down payment option (100% financing)
- No cash reserves required
- Flexible credit and qualifying guidelines
- Seller can pay closing costs
- Low fixed interest rate
- No pre-payment penalty
- Ability to finance repairs and closing costs into loan
- Good for purchase or refinance
- You can build a home with the loan
The Challenges
- Geographic restrictions
- Mortgage insurance included (may be financed into loan)
- Income limits
- Single family, owner occupied only – no duplex homes
Under the USDA Rural Development direct home loan program, the interest rate averages 4.25%.
Term
30-year fixed
20-year fixed
15-year fixed
Rate
4.125%
4.250%
4.375%
APR
4.488%
4.560%
4.699%
All you have to do is show that you’ve made at least six payments on your current loan; that your loan has been paid on-time for the last 90 days; and, that there’s an actual benefit in your refinance, and you can expect to be approved.
The Good
- No job, income, asset or credit verification
- No maximum loan-to-value(LTV) ratio
- Favorable mortgage rates
- No appraisal report
- No borrower income limit
The Challenges
- Stricter loan terms
- Mortgage insurance premium(MIP)
- Borrower must be current on mortgage
- Loan limitations
An FHA Streamline is a refinance option for homeowners with existing FHA mortgages.
Term
30-year fixed
15-year fixed
Rate
3.375%
3.375%
APR
4.796%
4.619%
One way forward is to consolidate all those expensive loans through a cash-out refinance. You’ll be free of all those payments on credit cards, personal loans and perhaps even auto loans. You can then use all that extra money to pay down your mortgage faster.
The Good
- Lower interest rates
- Debt consolidation
- Higher credit score
- Tax deductions
The Challenges
- Foreclosure risk
- New terms
- Closing costs
- Private mortgage insurance
- Enabling bad habits
A cash-out refinance can make sense if you can get a good interest rate on the new loan and have a sound use for the money.
Term
Conventional
30-year fixed
15-year fixed
Rate
3.999%
3.250%
3.375%
APR
4.192%
3.783%
4.415%
A home equity line of credit, also known as a HELOC, is a line of credit secured by your home that gives you a revolving credit line to use for large expenses or to consolidate higher-interest rate debt on other loans 1 such as credit cards.
The Good
- Interest rates are usually fixed
- Lower cost of borrowing
- Use the money for whatever you need
- Flexibility in the amount you borrow and when
- Payments don’t start until you access your funds
- Lower interest rates
- Low or no fees
- Faster approval process
The Challenges
- Higher interest rates
- Your home is at risk
- Costs and fees
- Unpredictable payments
- Your home is at risk
- Fees and penalties
A cash-out refinance can make sense if you can get a good interest rate on the new loan and have a sound use for the money.
Term
HELOC
Rate
3.499%
APR
5.565%
Reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan only for homeowners who are 62 and older. A reverse mortgage loan allows homeowners to borrow money using their home as security for the loan, just like a traditional mortgage. … Interest and fees are added to the loan balance each month and the balance grows.
The Good
- Maintain your lifestyle
- Pursue your dreams
- Free up cash
- Pay off debt
- Extend retirement savings
- Easy loan approval
- Keep your home
- Never owe more than your home is worth
- Regulations protect unwitting borrowers
- Income for as long as you live
- Less expensive than selling
The Challenges
- Loss of home equity
- Loss of cash
- Loss of inheritance
- Ineligibility of other benefits
- Occupancy requirements
- Continued financial responsibilities
Reverse Mortgages can do a lot of good when taken by the right people for the right reasons.
Term
Reverse Mortgage
Rate
3.88%
APR
4.58%
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With over 60+ years’ experience in the home finance industry, we have perfected the most reliable method getting any homeowner the lowest rates in the industry.