A Fixed Rate Mortgage ensures that your payments will stay the same over the life of the loan because the interest rate remains the same. This is beneficial for you to calculate your monthly expenses without worrying about fluctuations in your mortgage payments over time.

FHA loans have low down payments of 3.5%, low closing costs, and easier credit qualifying.

With an adjustable-rate mortgage, the initial interest rate is fixed for a period of time and may vary over the lifetime. You may want to have a lower initial rate, resulting in a lower payment so that you will be able to qualify for the home you have chosen. Perhaps you plan to move in a few years or you are confident that your income will increase enough in the coming years to compensate for periodic increases in your interest rate and thus larger overall mortgage payment.

A US Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Loan allows qualified veterans to buy a house without a down payment ($0). Additionally, the qualification guidelines for VA Loans are more flexible than for either FHA or Conventional Loans. For qualified veterans, this can be a very attractive option. Check your eligibility here: https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/how-to-apply/

If a conventional loan falls within Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s loan limits, it is referred to as a Conforming Loan. If the loan amount exceeds the maximum permissible loan amount of these two agencies, it is called a JUMBO, or Non-Conforming Loan.

Situations can arise where the buyer can qualify for a loan but does not have enough for a down payment. In these instances, there are programs available through local and state agencies that can help procure funds for the down payment. Know your options.

This is not a committment to lend. Prices, guidelines, and minimum requirements are subject to change without notice. Subject to review of credit and collateral; not all applicants will qualify for financing. It is important to make an informed decision when selecting and using a loan product; make sure to compare loan types when making a financial decision. A pre-approval is not a loan approval, rate lock, guarantee, or committment to lend. An underwriter must review and approve a complete loan application after you are pre-approved in order to approve financing.