Which
loan is right for you? Below
is a general "Rule
of Thumb" to
use when deciding
which BMC Mortgage loan program
is best for you,
and
a description of
common loans available
to today's borrowers.
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 yr fixed or 15 yr fixed
10+
30 year fixed or 15 year fixed
Loan Programs
Advantages
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
· 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
· 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.
· Great for first time home buyers
· Minimum of 3% investment required, which can be a gift source
· Loan limits vary from county to county
· Government-backed program
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