A fixed-rate mortgage has a stable interest rate that remains the same throughout the life of the loan. In contrast, an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) has an interest rate that can change periodically, usually after an initial fixed period.
The down payment typically ranges from 3% to 20% of the home's purchase price, depending on the loan type and lender.
Your credit score, down payment, loan type, and loan term can all affect your mortgage interest rate.
PMI is insurance that protects the lender if you default on your mortgage. It's typically required if your down payment is less than 20%.
The process can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the complexity of your financial situation.
Closing costs are fees and expenses paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. They can include loan origination fees, appraisal fees, title insurance, and more, usually totaling 2% to 5% of the loan amount.
Pre-qualification is an initial evaluation of a borrower’s creditworthiness based on self-reported information. Pre-approval involves a more thorough examination, including a credit check and verification of income and assets, resulting in a conditional commitment from a lender.
An escrow account is a separate account used by the mortgage lender to pay property taxes and homeowners insurance on behalf of the borrower. Part of the monthly mortgage payment goes into this account.
An amortization schedule is a table detailing each periodic payment on a mortgage loan. It shows the amount of principal and interest that comprise each payment until the loan is paid off at the end of its term.
A rate lock is an agreement between the borrower and the lender that guarantees a specific interest rate for a certain period, typically 30 to 60 days, while the loan is processed.
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Cliffco, Inc. is not affiliated with or acting on behalf of the FHA or any government entity. Equal Housing Lender. Cliffco, Inc. Corporate NMLS#65328 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) 70 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Suite 200, Uniondale, NY 11553 (516) 408-7300. Licensed Mortgage Lender by AK Division of Banking and Securities AK65328, AK65328-1; AL Mortgage Broker/Lender License #23581; AZ Mortgage Banker License 1045708; CA DFPI Financing Law License 60DBO-181882; CO Dept. of Regulatory Agencies Division of Banking; CT Department of Banking MCL-65328; DE Office of the State Bank Commissioner 040096; DC Department of Insurance, Securities, & Banking MLB65328; FL Office of Financial Regulation MLD1245; GA Department of Banking & Finance 65328; IN Indiana Department of Financial Institutions 70581; IL Department of Financial & Professional Regulation MB.6761824; KS State Bank Commissioner of Kansas MC.0026625; KY Department of Financial Institutions MC838985; LA Office of Financial Institutions 65328; MD Office of Financial Regulation; MI Department of Insurance and Financial Services 1st Mortgage Broker/ Lender Registrant License #FR0026300; NJ Department of Banking & Insurance; Licensed Mortgage Banker by the NYS Department of Financial Services LMBC109800; NM New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept.; NC Commissioner of Banks L-211081; OH Department of Commerce Residential Mortgage Lending Act RM.805200.000; OR Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services 65328; PA Department of Banking & Securities 45275; SC State Board of Financial Institutions MLS-65328; TN Department of Financial Institutions Mortgage License 65328; TX Department of Savings & Mortgage Lending; VA Bureau of Financial Institutions MC-7742; WA State Department of Financial Institutions CL-65328. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Restrictions may apply. All loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all loan products are available in all states. Rates may not be available at time of application. Information and/or data are subject to change without notice.
CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A COMPANY OR A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR SHOULD COMPLETE AND SEND A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705. COMPLAINT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV. A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550. THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV
Cliffco, Inc. is not affiliated with or acting on behalf of the FHA or any government entity. Equal Housing Lender. Cliffco, Inc. Corporate NMLS#65328 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) 70 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Suite 200, Uniondale, NY 11553 (516) 408-7300. Licensed Mortgage Lender by AK Division of Banking and Securities AK65328, AK65328-1; AL Mortgage Broker/Lender License #23581; AZ Mortgage Banker License 1045708; CA DFPI Financing Law License 60DBO-181882; CO Dept. of Regulatory Agencies Division of Banking; CT Department of Banking MCL-65328; DE Office of the State Bank Commissioner 040096; DC Department of Insurance, Securities, & Banking MLB65328; FL Office of Financial Regulation MLD1245; GA Department of Banking & Finance 65328; IN Indiana Department of Financial Institutions 70581; IL Department of Financial & Professional Regulation MB.6761824; KS State Bank Commissioner of Kansas MC.0026625; KY Department of Financial Institutions MC838985; LA Office of Financial Institutions 65328; MD Office of Financial Regulation; MI Department of Insurance and Financial Services 1st Mortgage Broker/ Lender Registrant License #FR0026300; NJ Department of Banking & Insurance; Licensed Mortgage Banker by the NYS Department of Financial Services LMBC109800; NM New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept.; NC Commissioner of Banks L-211081; OH Department of Commerce Residential Mortgage Lending Act RM.805200.000; OR Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services 65328; PA Department of Banking & Securities 45275; SC State Board of Financial Institutions MLS-65328; TN Department of Financial Institutions Mortgage License 65328; TX Department of Savings & Mortgage Lending; VA Bureau of Financial Institutions MC-7742; WA State Department of Financial Institutions CL-65328. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Restrictions may apply. All loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all loan products are available in all states. Rates may not be available at time of application. Information and/or data are subject to change without notice.
CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A COMPANY OR A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR SHOULD COMPLETE AND SEND A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705. COMPLAINT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV. A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550. THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV
