The traditional fixed rate mortgage is the most common type of loan program, where monthly principal and interest payments never change during the life of the loan. Fixed rate mortgages are available in terms ranging from 10 to 30 years and can be paid off at any time without penalty. This type of mortgage is structured, or "amortized" so that it will be completely paid off by the end of the loan term. There are also "bi-weekly" mortgages, which shorten the loan by calling for half the monthly payment every two weeks. (Since there are 52 weeks in a year, you make 26 payments, or 13 "months" worth, every year.)
Even though you have a fixed rate mortgage, your monthly payment may vary if you have an "impound account". In addition to the monthly loan payment, some lenders collect additional money each month (from folks who put less than 20% cash down when purchasing their home) for the prorated monthly cost of property taxes and homeowners insurance. The extra money is put in an impound account by the lender who uses it to pay the borrowers' property taxes and homeowners insurance premium when they are due. If either the property tax or the insurance happens to change, the borrower's monthly payment will be adjusted accordingly. However, the overall payments in a fixed rate mortgage are very stable and predictable.
We hereby authorize you to view and print information on this website subject to it being used for informational and non-commercial purposes.
The information contained in this website is believed to be reliable, but we do not warrant its completeness, timeliness or accuracy. The information on this website is not intended as an offer or solicitation for any mortgage product or any financial instrument.Read more...
Address:701 Route 73 North, Suite 2
Phone: (856) 334-1200
Fax: 856-219-2075
Email: info@nationone.com
NMLS # 1564450
© Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Legal | Privacy Policy | Site Map
Powered By LenderHomePage.com