TIPS FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS
A Simple Guide for First-Time Homebuyers: Exploring Home Loan Types
When purchasing a home, you will encounter different mortgage options, such as Conventional Loans, Fixed-Rate Loans, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM), Government-Backed Home Loan Programs (FHA/VHA/USDA Loan), and Jumbo loans. Conventional loans typically require higher credit scores and may include private mortgage insurance (PMI). Fixed-rate loans offer predictable payments, while ARMs start with lower rates but can reset. Government-backed loans have less stringent qualifications and lower down payment requirements, but they also have specific criteria. Jumbo loans are more significant and necessitate a larger down payment. There is a mortgage option that can accommodate your financial situation and long-term goals; choosing the right one is essential.