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Which loan is right for me?
| Years you plan to stay in the home | Recommended program |
| 1-3 years |
3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM or 6 month ARM |
| 3-5 years |
5/1 ARM |
| 5-7 years |
7/1 ARM |
| 7-10 years |
10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed |
| 10+ years |
30 year fixed or 15 year fixed |
| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Fixed Rate Mortgages
- 30 year fixed
- 15 year fixed
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- Monthly payments are fixed over the life of the loan
- Interest rate does not change
- Protected if rates go up
- Can refinance if rates go down
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- Higher interest rate
- Higher mortgage payments
- Rate does not drop if interest rates improve
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| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)
- 10/1 ARM
- 7/1 ARM
- 5/1 ARM
- 3/1 ARM
- 1 year ARM
- 6 month ARM
- 1 month ARM
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- Lower initial monthly payment
- Rates and payments may go down if rates improve
- May qualify for higher loan amounts
- 30 year term, no balloon payment
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- More risk
- Payments may change over time
- Potential for higher payments if rates increase
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| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Balloon Mortgages
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- Lower initial monthly payment
- Lower payment for a predetermined period of time
- Many balloon mortgages offer the option to convert to a new loan after the initial term
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- Risk of rates being higher at the end of the initial fixed period
- Risk of foreclosure if you cannot make balloon payment, refinance, or exercise the conversion option
- Balloon payment requires you to sell or refinance after the term, as opposed to a 7/1 or 5/1 program with a 30 year term
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| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| First Time Buyer Programs |
- Lower down payment
- Easier to qualify
- Lower rates may be available
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- May be subject to income and property value limitations
- Some government subsidized programs may generate a recapture tax if you sell the house too soon
- Education courses may be required to qualify for these loans
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| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Stated Income Programs |
- Don't need to verify income
- Faster approval
- Good for borrowers who may not qualify with a full income documentation program
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- Higher rates
- Higher down payment
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| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Interest Only Programs |
- You have several payment options
- Lower monthly payments
- Qualify for a higher loan amount
- Qualify at the interest only payment
- Option to pay the full normal payment
- Interest only payments for up to ten years
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- Higher rates
- Principal loan balance will not decrease during the interest only payment period
- Payment will be higher for the remaining term
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| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| No point, No fee Programs |
- No out-of-pocket loan costs at closing
- Closing costs are paid from the lender rebate
- Less money required to close
- Refinance without increasing your loan amount
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- Higher rates
- Higher payments
- Some lenders may have a short payoff penalty which is usually charged to the loan broker, but may be passed on to you
- Some require a prepayment penalty for the first one to five years
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| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Imperfect Credit Programs |
- Potential for reestablishing credit if you pay your mortgage on time
- When used for debt consolidation, you may be able to reduce your monthly debt payment
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- Higher rates
- Terms may not be as favorable
- Harder to get long-term fixed loans
- Loans may have prepayment penalties
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| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Home Equity Line of Credit |
- You only borrow what you need
- Pay interest only on what you borrow
- Flexible access to funds
- Interest may be tax deductible
- May be free of closing costs
- A good source for an emergency fund, if set up in advance
- Can be used for debt consolidation and lower payments
- Rates are usually lower than consumer loan or credit card rates
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- Rates can change. The maximum interest rate can be relatively high
- Payments can change
- Harder to refinance your first mortgage
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| Loan Program | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Home Equity Fixed Loan |
- Fixed payments
- Interest may be tax deductible
- Get cash out for any purpose
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- Higher interest rates compared to first mortgage
- Harder to refinance your first mortgage
- Interest is paid on the entire loan amount, compared to an equity line of credit
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In addition to our standard loan programs, you may benefit by obtaining one of our many special programs:
- Purchase your home with no down payment using Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) or Lender-paid Mortgage Insurance (MI).
- Piggyback loans: 80-10-10 or 80-15-5. Avoid PMI payments by using Lender-paid MI.
- Debt consolidation programs.
- Home Improvement loans.
- You may qualify even if you've been turned down before!
Atlas Mortgage Funding, LLC - 7136 Southeast Osprey Street - Hobe Sound, FL 33455 Office Phone: (772) 545-3138 Fax: (772) 545-3438 Toll Free Phone: (888) 602-8527 Email: info@atlasmortgagefunding.com
We are a Licensed in the following states:FL (License# MBB 0400967). NH (Licensed by the NH Banking Department, License# 10390-MBR), ME (CSO7272), CT(1st Mortgage License# 14888 & 2nd Mortgage License# 14889), MA (Licensed by The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, License# MB5002). We can also help secure financing in the following states: NY, NJ, RI, VT, PA, CO, OH, IN, KY, MT, WV, TN, VA, NC, SC, AL, MS, LA, GA, AR, MN, MO, WI, TX, OK, KS, ND, SD, WY, WA, MD, DC, DE, IL, OR, NV, IA, MI, NE, NM, AZ, UT, ID, CA, AK, HI, Puerto Rico & Guam. FHA Coming Soon.
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