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Fixed Rate Mortgages
The traditional fixed rate mortgage is the most common type of loan programs, where monthly principal and interest payments never change during the life of the loan. Fixed rate mortgages are available in terms ranging from 10 to 30 years and can be paid off at any time without penalty.
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Adjustable Rate Mortgages ARMs
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)'s are loans whose interest rate can vary during the loan's term. These loans usually have a fixed interest rate for an initial period of time and then can adjust based on current market conditions.
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Hybrid ARMs
(3/1 ARM, 5/1 ARM, 7/1 ARM, 10/1 ARM)

Hybrid ARM mortgages, also called fixed-period ARMs, combine features of both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages. A hybrid loan starts out with an interest rate that is fixed for a period of years (usually 3, 5, 7 or 10).
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Interest Only Mortgage
A mortgage is called “Interest Only” when its monthly payment does not include the repayment of principal for a certain period of time. Interest Only loans are offered on fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgages as wells as on option ARMs.
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Balloon Mortgages
Balloon mortgages have a note rate that is fixed for an initial period of time, and then the remaining principal balance is due at the end of the term. When the final balloon payment is due at the end of the term, the borrower can either refinance into another mortgage or pay off the balance.
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