Lost in a sea of complex terminology? We know that obtaining a loan can be a frightening process, especially if you don’t know what is being said, that’s why we have developed the Stateside Education Station.
Terms
• Annual percentage rate (APR)
The sum total of all your borrowing costs as a percentage interest rate to be charged on the loan balance.
• Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
Index, readjustment intervals, and capitalization rate will all contribute to the intere2st rate for this type of loan. The initial interest rate can be as much as 2 to 3 percent lower than a fixed rate mortgage, which can make the ARM more affordable.
• Fixed loan
This long-term option requires monthly payments that will remain the same throughout the duration of the loan, which may vary from fifteen to thirty years. It is the most affordable short-term solution, but it may cost more than shorter-term mortgages over the full life of the loan.
• Hybrid loan
The Hybrid Loan, also called an intermediate or convertible ARM, offers a fixed interest rate for a limited initial period before ‘switching’ to an ARM.
• Index
Changes in indexes such as the Federal Funds Rate are used to periodically readjust the interest rates in adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs).
• Points
Some loans may offer lower interest rates and in exchange they charge you what is known a “point,” a one-time pre-paid interest fee, which is calculated as a percentage of the loan. They are usually paid up front, may range from 0.25% to 2% of the loan balance.
• Appraisal
An appraiser may be hired to evaluate the appropriate purchase price for the property. Factors such as condition and size of the home in relation to similar recent neighborhood sales is used to determine this figure.
• Miscellaneous fees
Costs that are incurred during the processing of your loan, such as courier, filing, notary, and county recording fees are lumped together as miscellaneous fees.
Product |
Last |
30 yr fixed mtg |
5.875% |
15 yr fixed mtg |
5.50% |
3/1 ARM |
5.50% |
5/1 ARM |
5.75% |
7/1 ARM |
6.00% |

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