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Are there different types of mortgages?

What is lender-placed insurance? Lender-placed insurance is coverage we order to protect the property when we learn it is not insured. This can occur any time your insurance coverage expires or is canceled, and we do not receive proof of new coverage. If it is necessary for us to order lender-placed insurance on your property, the premiums for this coverage will be paid from your escrow account. Because these premiums are typically higher than the premiums for insurance coverage obtained from your agent, we encourage you to work with your agent to make sure your property is adequately insured at all times.

Should I choose a fixed rate or adjustable rate loan? Fixed rate loans have a stated interest rate that does not change over the life of the loan, whereas the rates on adjustable rate loans are linked to an index and change as the index rate changes. Many mortgages, such as a 5-Year Fixed (30 Year), start as a fixed rate loan and then convert to an adjustable rate. Adjustable rate loans have more risk due to the possibility that the interest rate could increase. However, because you are assuming some of the risk the lender will generally reward you with a lower interest rate. These loans are best for borrowers who do not plan on keeping the loan for the full term. Learn more about fixed and adjustable rate mortgages

With a reverse mortgage, the payment stream is reversed. That is, payments are made by the lender to the borrower, rather than monthly repayments by the borrower to the lender, as occurs with a regular home purchase mortgage.

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Are there any penalties to refinance my no-cost loan in the future? There are no prepayment penalties of any kind. This allows you to take advantage of any future rate declines by refinancing at no cost again.

The Final Step - Almost Now you have to go to a mortgage calculator (click here) and plug in some numbers. In the payment area, put the figure you just calculated. Plug in the current fixed interest rate. If you are putting less than twenty percent down, add a half percent to the rate to allow for charges you will pay for mortgage insurance. Hit the calculate button and you should have your maximum mortgage amount. Add your down payment and you know your maximum purchase price.

Discount points are smart if you plan to stay in a home for some time since they can lower the monthly loan payment. Points are tax deductible when you purchase a home and you may be able to negotiate for the seller to pay for some of them.

When do I need Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

In some cases, loans may be forwarded to one of our lending partners. If this applies to the loan product you select, you will be notified before any personal information is collected. Ready to search for rates?Click here

Not so popular nowadays, though, is the endowment policy. This is an equity-based investment with a contract that usually lasts the same length of time as the mortgage term, and which, on maturity, should amount to enough to pay off the capital of your loan. All too frequently though, in recent times, endowment policies have been failing policyholders and leaving them with massive shortfalls.