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Types of Mortgages

They are a few types of mortgages, which makes it a challenge when for shopping for a home loan. Let us review the following :

1. Mortgage on low interest rate
Every homebuyer has a desire to get a low interest mortgage. The best way to get it is by appointing a mortgage broker. A broker will have all the details about the small lending institutions which offer lower interest rate compared to the big banks and finance companies. However he will also look for his commission so you have to look into the details carefully. When the broker identifies good mortgages for you, it’s your decision to check all the details before you say yes.

2. Mortgage on only interest
This type of mortgage is like a credit line. You only need to pay the interest of the mortgage. The reason to use this is to get rid of small financial crisis or if you have an investment property like a land whose market price is increasing. Otherwise one should stay away from such loans.

3. Reverse mortgage
This in real is not a mortgage. It allows you, the property owner to have a value of his property without selling. One remains the owner with current obligations. Reputable lenders don’t need your house, they are just interested in the repayment. They are many types of reverse mortgages which are similar in some ways, like the owner is responsible to pay his property tax, repairs and insurances. These are the important things about the reverse mortgages that one should be aware of.

4. Fixed Rate Mortgages
This type of mortgage is chosen by most people worldwide.The rate of interest provided is guaranteed for a particular time period. Basically this type of mortgages have a term of 3-5 years. You can also have this type of mortgage for a period as short as 6 months.