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If you have decided to buy a home to retire in, it is time to act fast and get your mortgage. But wait! Things have changed significantly since the time you may have walked into a bank and gotten a mortgage for your first home. Did you know there are different types of mortgages? Which one will you choose when buying your home? Having a basic understanding of these mortgages will help you choose the most suitable. Below are three popular mortgages that can be considered when purchasing a 55Plus senior home for retired living. Fixed-Rate Mortgage As you are aware, a mortgage requires you to pay a certain amount of money to the bank or any other lending institution on a monthly basis. The amount you pay depends on your mortgage and the interest rate at the time of borrowing. The most common type of mortgage, which many potential home buyers go for, is the fixed-rate mortgage. This is a fixed amount of money which you will have to pay on a monthly basis. This method is extremely popular as all home owners can budget their monthly spending as the payments do not vary. The fixed-rate mortgage enables you to calculate how long it will take to pay off the loan and interest. This type of loan is extremely beneficial as mortgages are paid within a 30 or 15 year period. You should consider a fixed-rate mortgage only if interest rates are low and can afford the monthly payments. VA Loans – This loan is for members of the military who wish to be homeowners. Right now, it is the most powerful lending option available as the Department of Veterans Affairs pledges to repay approximately a quarter of the loan if a borrower defaults. This enables VA-approved lenders the ability to lend to military borrowers without any reservations. This is one of the reasons VA loans have high competitive rates. The best thing about the VA loan is that veterans can obtain a loan without any down-payment. They are also less stringent than conventional loans and do not have a private mortgage insurance which you have to pay unless you pay 20% of the loan amount. The interest rates on VA loans are lower than conventional loans and there are no repayment penalties. If you were a military member, this is your ideal choice. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loans – An ARM is a mortgage with its interest rates linked to an economic index. The changes in the index are the deciding factor on your monthly payments. This means, the interest rate fluctuates every month, semi-annually or annually or it can remain the same depending on the index. The main reason to consider ARM is the lower monthly payments. However, you are still at risk of higher payments if the index rises. However, if you are interested in an ARM, you can limit the interest charged by using a rate cap. There are many other mortgage types you can consider when purchasing your loan. Making sure to know all these mortgages and their advantages and disadvantages can be extremely beneficial. Keep in mind; this is not something you should rush into. Weigh your pros and cons carefully and consider your options before walking into your bank. This article to brought to you courtesy of ActiveAdultLiving.com, the number one directory online for locating 55Plus retirement home communities or 55Plus rentals. Visit our website and choose various lifestyles to see over 5,800 communities listed with pictures, maps and details. This service comes to you absolutely free of charge, so don’t forget to visit and also sign up for the ActiveAdultLiving Newsletter. Our newsletter reaches over 30,000 subscribers, biweekly, packed with interesting info, industry news and much more. Author: This blog is cortsey of Stephan LaCount for ActiveAdultLiving.com®, the most comprehensive source of information on Senior living communities in the web. You will find over 6,600 listings of 55+ communities in this web site. Those interested in locating an ideal 55 communities to relocate and settle down can benefit from the AAL website which provides precise and comprehensive information on various communities across USA. Like ActiveAdultLiving Facebook page or follow us on Twitter at 55ActuveAdults for alerts and posts on lifestyle, price, type of houses and promotions.
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