Types Of Mortgage Loans Oakland CA

This article tells us about the basic types of mortgage loans. With the real estate market explosion over the last 10 years, a call has gone out for unique mortgage loan programs.

Local Companies

Bayline Mortgage
(510) 844-1805
678 65th St
Oakland, CA
Washington Mutual
(415) 543-0404
201 Mission St., 28th Flr.
San Francisco, CA
A & B Lending
(415) 357-4454
301 Howard Street Suite 870
San Francisco, CA
Jay Sondhi, FHA Specialist, Guarantee Mortgage
(415) 694-5512
636 4th Street
San Francisco, CA
Jay Sondhi, FHA Specialist
(415) 694-5512
636 4th Street
San Francisco, CA
Wells Fargo
(800) 441-4932
420 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA
Bank of America
(415) 622-2155
1455 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA
Integrated Mortgage
(415) 255-2222
1829 Market St.
San Francisco, CA
Bank of America
(415) 622-0283
1525 Market St
San Francisco, CA
Guarantee Mortgage Corporation
(415) 441-5050
601 Van Ness Ave., Ste. P
San Francisco, CA

Mortgage Loans

With the real estate market explosion over the last 10 years, a call has gone out for unique mortgage loan programs. Bankers have been more than happy to answer the call. For many borrowers, traditional mortgage loans still fit the bill. Here’s an introduction.

1. Conforming Loans – The loans comply with requirements set down by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government sponsored entities that buy and sell loans from mortgage lenders. These entities put strict caps on the loans they will buy, with single-family homes having a mortgage cap in the range of $360,000. With the booming real estate market, many areas such as San Diego do not come close to fitting into the conforming loan market since homes average in the $600,000 range.

2. Non-Conforming Loans – Known as “Jumbo Loans”, these mortgages are written for loans that exceed the $360,000 cap mentioned previously. They tend to have slightly higher interest rates, but are readily available.

3. Bad Credit Loans – In the mortgage industry, mortgage brokers often refer to a borrower’s “paper.” This paper refers to people with less than stellar credit. “B” paper refers to relatively small problems, while “D” paper refers to bigger issues such as bankruptcy filings. The worse your paper, the more you can expect to pay in interest, points and down payment amounts. You need to carefully determine whether paying these extra penalties makes financial sense.

Interest Rates

With each of the above loans, you’ll have an option of going with a fixed interest rate or an adjustable rate. Fixed interest rates simply set a definitive interest rate that will be charged over the length of the loan. Adjustable rates typically start at a figure lower than fixed rates, but can be moved up to reflect changes in the cost of borrowing money. In many ways, you are betting whether interest rates will increase in the future.

For a great majority of people, basic mortgage loan options still suffice when it comes to borrowing money. Don’t fret if you have problems qualifying for these loans. There are many other options on the market these days.

About the Author:

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Bayline Mortgage

(510) 844-1805
678 65th St
Oakland, CA

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