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Then a fixed rate loan, may be right for you. A fixed-rate mortgage loan provides you with the security of having the same interest rate over the life of the loan
Fixed rate loans come in a variety of loan terms, including 15, 20, and 30 year terms. The monthly principal and interest payments will be predictable, which makes it easy to budget every month. May be a good choice if you plan to stay in your home for a long time.
Feel at ease from rising interest rates for the life of the loan, no matter how high interest rates go.
A “fixed-rate” mortgage comes with an interest rate that won’t change for the life of your home loan. A “conventional” (conforming) mortgage is a loan that conforms to established guidelines for the size of the loan and your financial situation. Conventional loans may feature lower interest rates than jumbo loans, FHA loans or VA loans. Terms of these conventional loans typically range from 10 to 30 years.
Monthly principal and interest payments on a conventional fixed-rate mortgage remain the same for the life of the loan making it an attractive option for borrowers who plan to stay in their home for several years. The alternative to the fixed-rate mortgage is the adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), which features lower monthly principle and interest payments during the first few years. While many prefer the security of a fixed-rate loan, an ARM may be a better option – especially if you know you’ll be moving within the next several years.
The 30-year conventional fixed-rate mortgage has long been popular due to its fixed interest rate and lower monthly payments. However, since the interest payments are spread out over 30 years, you’ll pay more interest over the life of the loan than you would on a shorter-term mortgage.
15- and 20-year fixed-rate mortgages
With a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate won’t change for the life of your loan, protecting you from the possibility of rising interest rates.
Conventional mortgages may offer a lower interest rate and APR than other types of fixed-rate loans.
Conventional mortgages may require less documentation than FHA loans or VA loans, which could speed up the overall processing time.
Conventional fixed-rate mortgages are available for refinancing your existing mortgage, too – and 15- and 20-year options are especially popular.
The loan amount for a conforming mortgage is generally limited to $424,100 for a single-family home, though limits may be higher in regions where home prices are higher. Jumbo loans allow you to exceed the conforming loan limit to borrow for a higher-priced home.
Most conventional loans will require at least 5 percent (and optimally 20 percent or more) as a down payment. For loans with lower down-payment requirements, explore government-backed mortgages like VA loans and FHA loans or speak to your Mortgage Loan officer about other options that may be available.
Conventional loans are a good choice for borrowers with very good credit, which generally means a FICO score of 740 or higher. There are also established guidelines for income and other personal financial information.
