Saturday, 25 June 2011

More Facts About Mortgages And Down Payment

By Quinn Harris


The lowest down payment option on mortgages is what most people will automatically look for. This knee jerk reaction is not always the best way to go.

When you obtain a mortgage, a down payment is usually required. It's true that there may be some down payment free mortgages available but higher interest rates are what these would generally carry. If seeking to obtain the best terms, most options, and lowest interest rates is what you are planning to do, then you need to set aside some money to make a down payment with. In general, the average down payment rate on mortgages currently varies from 0 to 20 percent of the mortgage value depending on the type of loan and if it is guaranteed.

Any time you are getting a loan, the more money you can put into it yourself the better off you will be later. If you need to borrow more money, then this could mean that there will be greater amounts of interest that will have to be paid in the long run. Also, the more money you can put down on any loan, including a mortgage, generally will mean that the lender will be able to make a better offer with a better plan and a lower interest rate, saving you additional money in high interest costs.

You need to have at least twenty percent of the mortgage value on hand when you seek the lowest interest rate possible. By being able to put a 20 percent down payment on a mortgage, you will be able to save yourself a ton of money on private mortgage insurance and overall interest payments. A pretty sizable portion of the homes equity for your own use is another thing that you may be able to secure. Obviously, equity is extremely important and the less money you put down on the mortgage, meaning more the bank supplies, also means that the bank will own more of the house and therefore more of the equity on the house. You will then have no options in the future when it comes to that equity and also will not be able to benefit from the increase in that equity.

Being prepared to have some money set aside when looking for a mortgage is important. There are no down payment mortgages that can be easily found so for those that have no other options, remember what you are sacrificing in the long run. Besides being smart, you also need to be prepared and seek out the best plan for you.




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