December 11, 2013

What should I keep in mind when it comes to an I-O mortgage payment or a payment- option ARM?

Both types of loans can be flexible and allow you to make lower monthly payments during the first few years of the loan. You can repay […]
December 11, 2013

Does the type of loan and loan payment plan make much difference?

Yes. . . for both the growth of your investment in your home and the amount of your monthly payments during the term of the loan. […]
December 11, 2013

What are the alternatives to I-O mortgage payments and payment-option ARMs?

If you are not sure that an I-O mortgage payment or a payment-option ARM makes sense for you, there are several other alternatives you could consider. […]
December 11, 2013

When might an I-O mortgage payment or a payment-option ARM not make sense?

Interest-only or option-ARM minimum payments may be risky if you won’t be able to afford the higher monthly payments in the future. For example, suppose you […]
December 11, 2013

What are the risks with I-O mortgage payments and payment-option ARMs?

• Rising monthly payments and payment shock. It is risky to focus only on your ability to make I-O or minimum payments, because you will eventually […]
December 11, 2013

What is a payment-option ARM?

A payment-option ARM is an adjustable-rate mortgage that allows you to choose among several payment options each month. The options typically include a traditional payment of […]
December 11, 2013

What is an I-O mortgage payment?

Traditional mortgages require that each month you pay back some of the money you borrowed (the principal) plus the interest on that money. The principal you […]
December 11, 2013

Interest-Only Mortgage Payments and Option-Payment ARMs

Owning a home is part of the American dream. But high home prices may make the dream seem out of reach. To make monthly mortgage payments […]
December 11, 2013

Predatory Lending

Over the last several years, our nation has made enormous progress in expanding access to capital for previously under served borrowers. Despite this progress, however, too […]
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