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Atlanta Real Estate - Loan Programs

Which loan is right for me?
 Atlanta Real Estate - Loan Programs

Years you plan to stay in the house Recommended program
1-3 3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM or 6 month ARM
3-5 5/1 ARM
5-7 7/1 ARM
7-10 10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed
10+ 30 year fixedor 15 year fixed
Loan Programs Advantages Disadvantages
Fixed Rate Mortgages
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
  • Higher interest rate
  • Higher mortgage payments
  • Rate does not drop if interest rates improve
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
10/1 ARM
7/1 ARM
5/1 Arm
3/1 ARM
1 year ARM
6 month ARM
  • Lower initial monthly payment
  • Lower payment over a shorter period of time
  • Rates and payments may go down if rates improve
  • May qualify for higher loan amounts
  • More risk
  • Payments may change over time
  • Potential for high payments if rates go up
Balloon Mortgages
7 year
5 year
  • Lower initial monthly payment
  • Lower payment over a shorter 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 or if you cannot refinance or if you cannot exercise the conversion option
First Time Buyer Programs
  • Lower down payment
  • Easier to qualify
  • Sometimes you may get lower rates
  • May be subject to income and property value limitations
  • Some programs which have government subsidies may have a recapture tax if you sell the house too early.
Stated Income Programs
  • Don't need to verify income
  • Faster approval
  • Higher rates
  • Higher down payment
No point, No fee Programs
  • No closing costs
  • Less money required to close
  • Higher rates
  • Higher payments
Imperfect Credit Programs
  • Potential for reestablishing credit if you pay your mortgage on time.
  • When used for debt consolidation, you may be able to reduce your monthly debt payment
  • Higher rates
  • Terms may not be as favorable
  • Harder to get long term fixed loans
  • Loans may have prepayment penalties
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
  • Rates can change. The maximum interest rate is normally high.
  • Payments can change
  • Harder to refinance your first mortgage
Home Equity Fixed Loan
  • Fixed payments
  • Interest may be tax deductible
  • Higher interest rates than on 1st mortgages
  • Harder to refinance your first mortgage


Besides our standard loan programs, we also have a large number of unique programs
to serve your needs:
  • Purchase a house with 0 down
  • Piggyback loans 80-10-10 or 80-15-5. No PMI payments even with 5% or 10% down.
  • Debt consolidation programs
  • Home Improvement loans
  • Qualify even if you may have been turned down before!


   
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Atlanta area real estate resources

Atlanta area real estate events & news

  


Atlanta Atlanta Real Estate - Atlanta is a great place to live and more people are discovering it. Whether you are buying or selling
Atlantais a favorite. To learn ..
Understanding Your Credit - Understanding Your Credit can mean the difference of owning vs not owning!
Mortgage Funding Info - Mortgages for commercial deals can be funded if you know how to write a successful presentation.
Credit Info - Your credit score is based on the information contained in your credit report.
Find Your Dream - Finding your dream home is not hard if you know what steps to take!
Property Rights - Real property is generally defined as land and the things permanently attached to the land.
Real Property Definition - Real property is generally defined as land and the things permanently attached to the land.
Property Investment - Is Real Estate A good Investment? This report will try to answer that question.
Property Trust(s) - The REIT Story Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) were created by Congress in 1960 but played a very limited role in real estate investment for more than three decades.
Negotiating a Contract - What to consider when you are on either side of the real estate transaction.
Atlanta Real Estate Negotiation - Negotiating a purchase agreement is perhaps the trickiest aspect of any real estate transaction.
Dont Let It Fall Through - What makes a deal fall through? Avoid the common pitfalls!
Sell Your Atlanta Home Fast - Should you hold out until you have an offer that matches your asking price?
Atlanta Real Estate Tax Advice - Selling a home can have a major impact on your federal and state tax returns.
Property Inspection - Regardless of what the inspector may uncover, you shouldn't be overly concerned about the actual home inspection
Pick An Offer - Picking among several offers isn't always as easy as choosing the highest price, especially in hot markets.
Open House Expectations - Was vacating your home for four or five prime-time hours worth the inconvenience?
Your Open House - Was vacating your home for four or five prime-time hours worth the inconvenience?
Marketing Info - Your broker's marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you're buying another home.
Marketing Info - Your broker's marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you're buying another home.

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