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Fixed Rate loan
30, 25, 20, 15, 10 year fixed rate for the entire term of the loan
benefit - rate stays the same during the entire term of loan
ARM loan
30 year loan fixed for the first 3, 5, 7, or 10 years - converts to an adjustable rate after the fixed term
benefit - lower interest rate for fixed period
Jumbo loan
30, 15 year fixed or ARM loan that is higher than conforming loan limits
benefit - ability to finance higher loan amounts
VA loan
Loans specifically designed for veterans that serve or have served in the military
benefit - lower rate, no down payment required to purchase home, or streamline refinance of an existing home
FHA loan
Government program for purchasing or refinancing a home
benefit - lower or no down payment to purchase a home, lower qualifying standards
Private financing
Private funds often used as a short term loan, higher interest rates and costs
benefit - low or no qualifying, based on assets or equity of property, can be used for unconventional property types
Reverse mortgage
Home loan for purchasing or refinancing a home for people over 62 years of age
benefit - no monthly mortgage payments (payment of property taxes and insurance are still required), no credit qualifying, lifetime loan - Reverse Mortgage or HECM (home equity conversion mortgage) loans are not FHA provided, however they are FHA insured.
This information is not from HUD or a government agency.