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Types of Mortgage: Which One is Right For You?

Monday, January 11th, 2010

So, you are plotting to buy your perfect house or
commercial property but don?t know what your options are in
the finance department.

Well, there are tons to choose from and they are all
tailored to your point needs. If you have a fantastic job
and money isn?t an issue, you can make higher payments and
possibly pay off your loan in as small as 10 to 15 years.

For many people though, they don?t have fantastic jobs and need
to best plot for their budget.

Most mortgages differ in just a few ways. They may require
helium balloon payments up front or toward the end of the loan
period or they might be influenced monthly by ever varying
interest rates.

Fixed rate loans are very well loved because you are
guaranteed to have the same bill every month regardless of
interest rates. If you are on a budget, this is a fantastic
option.

Adjustable rate loans differ from fixed rate as they
fluctuate with current interest rates. Don?t worry though,
they ordinarily have a cap so you won?t be paying twice as
much as the month before. The cap is ordinarily just a couple
percent.

These are just a couple of well loved types of home loans. If
you plot on getting a commercial loan, you will have many
more finance types available.

Some of these have very low payments for the first year
until your business is established and they they increase
so you can pay them off quickly.

The best bet is to research the different types of loan you
are interested in and discuss them with your broker.

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First Time Home Buyer? Hip, Hip Hooray for Thda!

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

“In order to promote the production of more affordable new housing units for very low, low and moderate income individuals and families in the state, to promote the preservation and rehabilitation of existing housing units for such persons, and to bring greater stability to the residential construction industry and correlated industries so as to confirm a steady flow of production of new housing units…”


Many times, people have heard of THDA and are confused, thinking that THDA is a certain loan type. In fact, it’s lending agency. All THDA mortgages must be insured by private finance insurance, FHA, VA or RECD And as these loans are intended for low to moderate income families or individuals, there is a income limit and acquisition cost limit. Also, you must be a first time homebuyer except your home is in a targeted area.


Why is THDA so fantastic for a first time homebuyer? Well, it comes down to money. THDA offers a below market rate and will allow up to 100% financing. Have you been conception the papers lately? It’s not so simple to find 100% financing these days. Except, that is, you’re a first time homebuyer. It also has programs that allow for down payment help via grants from certain ordinary agencies (if your loan type requires a down payment). If you have satisfactory credit and the home you wish to buy meets THDA’s standards, then you’re in business.


All THDA mortgages are 30 year fixed rate loans, so you needn’t worry about finding yourself with an ARM loan (adjustable rate finance) and a new payment you can’t afford in 3 years. And THDA allows lenders to only charge customers a ordinary 1% origination and .25% discount fee. It also studiously monitors fees associated with the loan. THDA really looks out for the best interest of the first time homebuyer. If you are eligible for a THDA loan, you can feel pretty certain that an unscrupulous lender can’t take advantage of you because THDA won’t let them. For so many people, buying a home is pretty intimidating. THDA takes away the uncertainties a buyer faces with its guidelines and lending practices.


If you do apply for a THDA loan, be prepared to document your credit worth. THDA loans require slightly more documentation than your average loans because of the uniqueness of its product. In order to offer more, THDA questions for more – ensuring you qualify for its pretty awesome program. Sounds like a honest trade, if you question me.


What are the disadvantages of a THDA loan? Not many. They do have a centralized recall tax if you sell your home within the first nine years of owning it. But it sounds scarier than it really is. I’ve heard that only about 1% of THDA customers really pay this tax. That’s because a bunch of really fantastic things have to happen to you in order for it to really apply to you. And if those fantastic things happen to you, paying the recall tax won’t matter much to you anyway. I’ve been in the business for 16 years and have only heard of one person really having to pay one. He graduated from medical school and his income when through the roof. His property was sold above market value than for the area because it was adjacent to some property that a huge retailer wanted to buy. Again, excellent things have to happen to pay the recall tax. So, you shouldn’t be worried of it.


More people need to hear about and take advantage of the THDA loan programs. It’s such a fantastic product and really helps the community and the housing industry. If you’re a first time homebuyer or reckon you’re in a targeted area, make sure you question about THDA to see if you would qualify for a loan. You won’t regret it!

Let my experience work for you! Email your home loan financing questions to Kristin Abouelata, Home Loan Specialist, at question@kristinmortgage.com or call (865) 567-0113. Kristin will try to answer all questions on her website Home Loans Plain Talk.


Kristin Abouelata

Finance Specialist

Let my experience work for you!

Knoxville, TN 37919

Phone: 865-567-0113
www.kristinmortgage.com

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