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Happily for homebuyers, with most of us expected to move more than 11 times in our lifetime, and median homeownership lasting as little as six years, financing your next move needn’t be difficult. From breaks on down payments to lending solutions designed to offer you more flexible financing, a multitude of loan programs designed to suit every need can help you quickly identify a property and payment plan that works for you.
“There are several factors to consider when choosing a loan type, including your current life stage,” said Aubrey Magyar, Vice President of Lending for American Airlines Federal Credit Union. As an example, she said, for those starting out in their career, the security of a fixed-rate mortgage means a relatively lower monthly principal and fixed interest payment that won’t change over the life of the loan. Another borrower may prefer an adjustable-rate mortgage, which offers a fixed principal and interest payment for a number of years, then can later adjust depending on market rates, when your salary is hopefully higher.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) – Offers a lower monthly fixed payment for a preset number of years before adjusting to a potentially lower or higher interest rate, depending on current market terms after this initial period expires.
Refinance – Allows you to buy out an old mortgage and secure a better rate or extended repayment period by applying for a new one.
Cash-Out Refinance – Leverages equity in your house to let you consolidate high-interest debt to a lower rate or perform home improvements.
80-10-10 Loan – Provides a way to buy a new home with less than a 20% down payment while avoiding private mortgage insurance (PMI) fees. You pay 10% down, then obtain a mortgage for 80% of the new home’s asking price, and a second for the remaining 10%.
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) – Lets you borrow against current home equity to invest in a new property and repay this money over an extended period.
Other loan types – American Airlines Credit Union also offers access to other types of loans, including those that provide special offers for first-time homebuyers, or those seeking investment properties or vacation homes.
Whatever your circumstances, it’s important to consider your current credit situation, seek mortgage preapproval from your lender prior to house shopping and keep three months of minimum savings on hand as an emergency cushion.
Whether you’re looking to apply for a first or second mortgage or want to refinance to obtain lower interest rates, you’re all but certain to find a plan that works for you. Just be certain to keep one eye on today’s financial targets and one eye on tomorrow’s when it comes to making investments, Magyar recommended. “Accounting for future goals [in addition to present-day ones] can greatly help you in achieving your objectives.”
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