Types Of Mortgage Loans San Jose 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

NoJa Mortgage Corp.
408-841-9400
2059 Camden Ave 231
San Jose, CA
Wall St Mortgage Inc
(408) 938-5752
560 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose, CA
Bay Area Loan
(408) 371-2172
1855 Hamilton Ave Ste 205
San Jose, CA
Almaden Mortgage
(408) 436-8360
1731 N 1st St
San Jose, CA
Icon Funding Group
(408) 436-1097
1650 Zanker Rd Ste 234
San Jose, CA
Lee Realty & Mortgage
(408) 452-9400
1630 Oakland Rd Ste A215
San Jose, CA
Smile Mortgage Inc
(408) 298-5688
499 N 4th St
San Jose, CA
Pacific Estates Mortgage
(408) 993-9177
1114 Brace Ave
San Jose, CA
GMAC Mortgage Corporation
(408) 266-2122
1530 Meridian Ave Ste 205
San Jose, CA
Axis Mortgage & Finance
(408) 243-7043
San Jose, 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.

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Featured Local Company

NoJa Mortgage Corp.

408-841-9400
2059 Camden Ave 231
San Jose, CA