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How to Select the Right Loan

Compare loan structure, payment risk and upfront costs alongside the requirements for your property and application.

Start with the loan structure

Compare the repayment term and whether the rate is fixed or adjustable. A shorter term can mean a higher payment. With an adjustable rate, understand when changes can begin and how far the rate and payment may move.

Compare cash and ongoing costs

Use Loan Estimates for comparable loan amounts and structures. Review the monthly payment, mortgage insurance, upfront charges and lender credits. Ask why tax or insurance estimates differ; a lower estimate is not necessarily a saving.

Ask what remains conditional

Discuss program eligibility and the documents needed for review. Ask your mortgage professional to explain the alternatives and the reasons for any recommendation. A program description or initial estimate does not establish approval for a particular borrower or property.

Sources and further reading

By Anthony Piccone · 7th Level Mortgage LLC

CFPB: Understanding loan choices

CFPB: Comparing Loan Estimates

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