| Loan Range: |
$100,000 to $417,000 |
| Maximum LTV: |
Purchase: 95% |
Refinance: 95% |
Cash-Out: 80% |
| Program Strengths: |
Rate security for 15 years. Rates often .625% better than the 30 year. More of your payment goes to principal and less to interest. Build equity at twice the pace of a 30 year loan without making double the payment. |
| Program Drawbacks: |
Borrower will qualify for smaller loan amount than for 30 year amortized programs. |
| Recommendations: |
If building equity is your goal and you would rather save money on interest than buy a more expensive home, the 15 year is the program for you. |