Mortgage Programs
If you think home loans are one size fits all, there's a good chance you've never had a mortgage - or a knowledgeable mortgage advisor. At Allen Tate, we make it our goal to fit you with the right loan product by asking good questions, reviewing your financial situation in great detail, and presenting you with the best options available in the marketplace today. And your satisfaction is how we measure our success.
Fixed-rate mortgage
A fixed-rate mortgage is a home loan in which the interest rate will remain the same through the life of the loan for the original borrower. The most common fixed-rate mortgage terms are 15 or 30 years, but loans may also be available for 10, 20 and 25 years.
Fixed-rate mortgages are characterized by their interest rate (including compounding frequency, amount of loan, and term of the mortgage) and are known for their ease of comprehension among borrowers. Unlike adjustable-rate mortgages, fixed-rate mortgages are not tied to an index. Instead, the interest rate is set to an advertised rate, usually in increments of 1/4 or 1/8 percent.
Fixed-rate mortgages are usually more expensive than adjustable-rate mortgages. Long-term fixed-rate loans will tend to be at a higher interest rate than short-term loans because of increased risk.
All loans subject to credit approval. Please consult with your mortgage lender to receive a Loan Estimate before proceeding with your loan. A Loan Estimate will disclose the interest rate and APR which is determined by the current market rate on the loan program that you choose. LLC (NMLS # 1433719) | 6700 Fairview Road. | Charlotte, NC 28210
- 30-year fixed rate
- 15-year fixed rate
- 10-year fixed rate
- 20-year fixed rate
- 25-year fixed rate
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a home loan in which the interest rate changes periodically based on a standard financial index. ARMs generally permit borrowers to lower their initial payments if they are willing to assume the risk of interest rate changes. They transfer part of the interest rate risk from the lender to the borrower, who benefits if the interest rate falls but loses if the interest rate increases. This creates the risk of financial hardship to the borrower. To limit this risk, most ARMs have caps on how much an interest rate may increase over the initial term and life of the loan.
- 1 YR ARM – Interest rate may adjust after one year
- 3/1 ARM – Interest rate is fixed for 3 years, but then may adjust annually
- 5/1 ARM – Interest rate is fixed for 5 years, but then may adjust annually
- 7/1 ARM – Interest rate is fixed for 7 years, but then may adjust annually
- 10/1 ARM – Interest rate is fixed for 10 years, but then may adjust annually
*Not all programs may be available