30 year fixed |
Monthly payments are fixed over the life of the loan |
Higher rates
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15 year fixed |
Interest rate does not change |
Higher payments |
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Can refiance if rates go down |
Rate does not drop if interest rate improve |
10/1 ARM |
Lower initial monthly payment |
More risk |
7/1 ARM |
Lower payment over a shorter period of time |
Payments may change over time |
3/1 ARM |
Rates and Payment may go down if rates improve |
Potential for high payments if rates go up |
1 year ARM |
May qualify for higher loan amounts |
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No PMI with a second loan |
Potential for PMI without a Second Loan |
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Lower down payment |
Maybe subject to income and property value limitations |
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Easy to qualify |
May have government subsidies if you sell the house too early |
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Potential for lower rates |
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Don't need to verify Income |
Higher rates |
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Les money required to close |
Higher down payment |
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Provides ability to rebuild credit if you pay your |
Higher rates |
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mortgage on time |
Terms may not be as favorable |
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harder to get long term fixed rates |
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Loans may have prepayment penalties |
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You only borrow what you need |
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Pay Interest only on what you borrow |
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Interest may be deductible |
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