When it comes to getting a Mortgage we know interest rates
play a very important part. A good lender (bank) will let you know all your
options so you can choose the best mortgage package for you. This includes
telling you about different interest rate options. Do not hold back from asking
your lender about Fixed Rate Loans, Adjustable Rate Loans, Amortization Rate
Loans and Negative Amortization Rate Loans.
A “Fixed Rate Loan” is one where the interest rate remains
the same through the duration of the loan. Fixed rate loans are also considered
to be “Amortized”. This means that as long as the person pays the principal and
interest on time every month then by the end of the loan they are all squared
up and don't owe anything.
When the market interest rates are low a lender will try and
sell you an adjustable rate loan. The rule of thumb with loans are: If the
interest rate is over 10% then an adjustable rate loan will serve you better.
Under 10% it is advised to go with a “FMR” or Fixed Mortgage Rate. It is very
important that you read the fine print on this moot point. Adjustable Mortgage
Rates “AMRS” are very hard to understand sometimes. If you can't understand the
contract do not sign until you get someone who makes it perfectly
comprehensible to you. In 2006-7 this is the main reason for the massive
foreclosures that occurred. It was due to the fact that the AMR's were high to
begin with and then the payments went up to such a high interest rate that the
people who bought their homes could not meet their payments.
Adjustable Rate Loans are guaranteed to fluctuate with the
type of real estate market we have. The other consideration that makes the rate
go up and down is the agreed index that is in the contract that gives it lee
way to do so.
“Interest Loans” are only made up to cover interest. They
are designed to be used when the payment is less than full interest. This type
of loan does not cover the principal at all. When the loan is due the original
balance is due. A mortgage interest is computed on a payment by multiplying the
original balance of a loan and then multiply that by the interest and then
dividing that figure by 12.
Negative Amortization is when the payment is less than the
full interest and none of the principal is covered. When this occurs the
interest accumulates and the principal owed increases. This is a debt bomb
waiting to detonate.
When considering a loan for a mortgage or any loan you must
consider the rate of interest. It can make the difference in your ability to
pay a loan back. If need be shop around for the best loan you can get to suit
your personal needs and not the needs of the lender.
If you need further help in figuring out mortgage interest
rates, feel free to contact Team Carstensen.
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