CTX Mortgage
CTX offers a complete line of sought-after loan
programs, they pride themselves on finding the right one
to meet your specific needs. Here are just a few of the
loan programs available. Talk to one of their loan
professionals today for the best programs, rates and
services.
Conventional Loans: A conventional loan is a mortgage
loan, which is not insured or guaranteed by any agency
of the state or federal government. Many years ago, the
only loans available for housing were conventional loans
with very short terms of 3-5 years with balloon payments
and high down payment requirements of as much as 50%
down.
FHA loans: FHA Loans have a lower down payment
requirement than conventional loans, but higher than VA
loans. FHA has a more liberal qualifying formula than on
conventional loans but not as liberal as VA loans. FHA
loans made before December 15, 1989 are fully assumable
and can be creatively financed. Loans made after
December 15, 1989 can be assumed at the same interest
rate with qualification. FHA is more lenient on
properties that are older or are located in undesirable
neighborhoods. Disadvantages - $155,250 county loan
limits may be inadequate in high cost areas. Appraisals
may contain more repair requirements than conventional
loans.
5/1 ARM: The 5/1 ARM mortgage is a 5-year level payment
program that guarantees the payments for the first 5
years and then it becomes a 1-year ARM for the remaining
25 years. The interest rate upon renewal is determined
by an index out of the lender's control and may not be
increased by more than 5% in interest. The prime
advantage to the borrower is that the lender can offer a
fixed rate level mortgage payment at interest rates .25%
- .50% below 30 year fixed rate mortgages. This is
because the lender is only locking in the interest rate
for 5 years, rather than 30 years under the traditional
30-year fixed rate mortgage. The one disadvantage is the
borrower may have to pay substantially higher interest
rates and payments after the first 5 years, if interest
rates go up over the first 5 years.
7 Year Balloon: The 7/23 mortgage is a 7-year level
payment ARM that guarantees the payments for the first 7
years and then it becomes a fixed rate mortgage for the
remaining 23 years. The interest rate upon renewal is
determined by an index out of the lender's control and
may not be increased by more than 6% payment at interest
rates .25% - .50% below 30-year fixed rate mortgages.
This is because the lender is only locking in the
interest rates for 7 years, rather than 30 years under
the traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage. The one
disadvantage is the borrower may have to pay
substantially higher interest rates and payments after
the first 7 years, if the interest rates go up over the
first 7 years.
VA Loans: The loan program for owner-occupied housing is
one of the best loan programs in the free world. It is
possible for a veteran to obtain 100% loans up to
$203,000 with absolutely no down payment and the seller
or builder is allowed to pay all of the veteran closing
costs, making the total cash required to purchase, in
some instances, zero. If the veteran desires higher
priced homes, he generally is required to make a down
payment on the amount over $203,000. Generally, the
Veterans Administration is a little more liberal than
conventional lenders would be with regard to the
veteran's credit standing and qualifying for the VA
loan, although recent VA underwriting changes make the
qualifying criteria similar to conventional mortgages.
Jumbo Loans: Loans in excess of FNMA/FHLMC limits are
called Jumbo loans and often carry higher interest rates
and points. Larger down payments may also be required on
these loans. |
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