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7/4/2008

Interest Only Mortgage Loans Let You Save Money Now

Interest only mortgage loans offer exactly what it sounds like: the option to pay only the interest portion of your loan for a set period of time (usually five to ten years). Interest only home loans are a great fit if you know that your income is going to change in the next few years, if your income is commission- or bonus-based, or if you have investment plans for the money you will save by taking out an interest only home loan. They are also a good choice for buyers who know that their income is going to increase in a few years, allowing you to afford a bigger house now, rather than later. And with interest only mortgages, you have the option to make low monthly payments at the beginning of your loan while making larger payments when a bonus comes in, a salary changes, or an investment matures.

Interest only home loans are also a good option when you’re just starting out. Buyers for this sort of loan are qualified based on the interest only payment of the loan. This is ideal for buyers who can only afford a small down payment, or possibly no down payment at all. Interest only home loans are often used in conjunction with other types of smaller loans for buyers who need 100% financing.

The Benefits of Interest Only Home Loans

During the period of time that you are only paying the interest on interest only mortgage loans, you won’t be building equity, but you can take advantage of the lower monthly payments to pay off another debt or second mortgage, make home improvements, or invest and plan for your financial future. And instead of buying a starter home that you may outgrow in just a few years, with interest only mortgage loans you can invest in a home that you can grow into for the future.

Sound good? We make it easy to apply for interest only mortgage loans, using our streamlined, hassle-free online application, and one of our knowledgeable loan consultants will contact you to answer any questions you may have about interest only home loans.