Loan Programs

Different structures for different plans.

A loan program is a tool—not the starting point. We begin with the property, your financial profile, timing and goals, then compare the structures that may fit the complete situation.

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How the rate works

Understand how the payment may behave over time.

Rate structure affects predictability, flexibility and risk. Explore the fundamentals, then compare the complete costs and tradeoffs—not simply the starting rate.

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Fixed Rate

The principal-and-interest payment remains consistent for the full loan term.

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Adjustable Rate

An initial fixed period is followed by adjustments based on the loan’s terms and market index.

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Interest Only

Some structures allow interest-only payments for a defined period before principal payments begin.

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How the loan is structured

Programs built around eligibility, property and purpose.

Government-backed and conventional programs apply different standards to down payment, mortgage insurance, loan size and borrower eligibility.

Government backed

FHA

Flexible qualification and lower down-payment options backed by the Federal Housing Administration.

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Military benefits

VA

Financing benefits for eligible service members, veterans and qualifying surviving spouses.

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Eligible rural areas

USDA

Government-backed financing for eligible properties and qualified households in designated areas.

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Larger loan amounts

Jumbo

Financing for loan amounts above conforming limits, often with additional qualification requirements.

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Start with the whole picture

Not sure where you fit?

You do not need to select a program before speaking with us. Start with what you are trying to accomplish.

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Compare the structure—not just the label.

Program availability and terms depend on the borrower, property, loan purpose and current guidelines. We will help you compare realistic options in context.

Mortgage Rate Options

Fixed Rate

The most common type of loan option, the traditional fixed-rate mortgage includes monthly principal and interest payments which never change during the loan's lifetime.

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Adjustable ARM

Adjustable-rate mortgages include interest payments which shift during the loan's term, depending on current market conditions. Typically, these loans carry a fixed-i...

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Interest Only

Interest only mortgages are home loans in which borrowers make monthly payments solely toward the interest accruing on the loan, rather than the principle, for a specif...

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Graduated Payments

Graduated Payment Mortgages are loans in which mortgage payments increase annually for a predetermined period of time (e.g. five or ten years) and...

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Loan Program Options

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Conventional Loans

A conventional loan is a type of loan that is not insured by the government. Conventional loans offer more flexibility and fewer restrictions for borrowers, especially those borrowers with good credit and steady income.

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FHA Home Loans

FHA home loans are mortgages which are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), allowing borrowers to get low mortgage rates with a minimal down payment.

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VA Loans

VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs. These loans offer military veterans exceptional benefits, including low interest rates and no ...

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Jumbo Loans

A jumbo loan is a mortgage used to finance properties that are too expensive for a conventional conforming loan. The maximum amount for a conforming loan is $766,550 in...

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