Frank Passafiume
Senior Home Lending Advisor
Loan Types
The Benefits
Simply put, a conventional mortgage is a loan that's not backed by a government agency such as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or Veteran Affairs (VA). There are two types of conventional loans: conforming and nonconforming. Conforming loans follow lending rules set by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). When a loan doesn't follow these lending rules, it's considered non-conforming. There are a number of factors that may cause a loan to be non-conforming, generally loan amount is a key factor.
Things to Consider
While a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage is a popular conventional loan, you have other options such as a 15-year fixed rate loan or a 7/1 ARM to name a few. Think about your current budget, as well as your longer-term financial goals as you plan.
The Benefits
A jumbo loan is a mortgage for a more expensive property. The maximum amount for a jumbo loan at Chase is $9.5 Million. We also offer loans up to a $1 Million on investment properties.
Things to Consider
You need to have a minimum credit score and a certain amount of cash to qualify.
The Benefits
A DreaMaker mortgage has down payment options as low as 3% and lower monthly payments with a 30-year fixed rate.
Things to Consider
You'll need to meet income requirements to qualify for this loan.
The Benefits
An FHA mortgage is a government-insured loan that offers down payments as low as 3.5%. FHA loans come with a 15-, 20-, 25- or 30-year term and have a fixed interest rate.
Things to Consider
While there are no specific income requirements to qualify, you will have to pay monthly mortgage insurance for the duration of the loan and a mortgage insurance premium at closing.
The Benefits
A VA loan has low or no down payment options and no mortgage insurance requirement. VA loans are available with 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- or 30-year terms.
Things to Consider
You or your spouse must be a veteran, active duty service member or a member of the National Guard or Reserve to qualify for a VA loan.
The Benefits
Term Length: Mortgage loans vary in length, typically from 10 to 30 years.
Fixed- Rate Mortgages: A fixed-rate mortgage offers a consistent interest rate for as long as you have the loan, instead of a rate that adjusts or floats with the market. A consistent interest rate usually means you'll have a consistent mortgage payment too.
Adjustable-rate Mortgage (ARM): An ARM loan has an interest rate that stays the same for a set period of time, then changes to a variable rate that adjusts every year. For example, a 7/1 ARM has an introductory interest rate for the first 7 years and then resets every year after that for the loan term.
Things to Consider
Term Length: The duration of the loan will impact your monthly payment. For example, the shorter the loan term, the more you're likely to pay each month. As you explore options, think about your down payment, your monthly budget and plan accordingly.
Fixed- Rate Mortgages: While fixed-rate loans offer a steady mortgage payment, they typically have a higher interest rate. As you weigh your options, you may want to ask yourself, "Is this my forever home, or just a place where I'll live for a few years?" That may help you determine if a fixed-rate loan is right for you.
Adjustable-rate Mortgage: While you'll likely pay a lower interest rate during the introductory period, your payment could increase quite a bit once this period ends—possibly hundreds of dollars a month. Rate caps limit the amount your interest rate can rise, but make sure you know what your maximum payment could be.
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• Pay stubs for the last two months
• W-2 forms for the past two years
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• One to two years of federal tax returns
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• Information on current debt, including car loans, student loans and credit cards
About Frank Passafiume
The NMLS ID is a unique identification number that is issued by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) to each Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) A 3% down payment on a 30-year, fixed-rate loan of $153,158 with an interest rate of 4.625% / 4.693% APR will have 360 monthly principal and interest payments of $787.45. Payments shown do not include taxes and insurance. Actual payments will be higher. This is assuming a New Jersey purchase transaction, 45-day lock, 97% LTV, 720 FICO, detached single family, owner-occupied, closest to zero points, rates change daily. A 3.5% down payment on a 30-year, fixed-rate loan of $153,158 with an interest rate of 5.125% / 5.195% APR will have 360 monthly principal and interest payments of $833.93. Payments shown do not include taxes and insurance. Actual payments will be higher. This is assuming a New Jersey purchase transaction, 45-day lock, 96.5% LTV, 720 FICO, detached single family, owner-occupied, closest to zero points, rates change daily. The annual percentage rate (APR), is the cost of credit over the term of the loan expressed as an annual rate. The APR shown here is based on the interest rate, any points, and mortgage insurance for FHA loans. It does not take into account the processing fee or any other loan specific finance charges you may be required topay. Rates are estimated by state and actual rates may vary. Rate, points and APR may be adjusted based on several factors including, but not limited to, state of property location, loan amount, documentation type, loan type, occupancy type, property type, loan to value and your credit score. Your final rate and points may be higher or lower than those quoted based on information relating to these factors, which may be determined after you apply. FHA loans require an up-front mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) which may be financed, or paid at closing and monthly premiums will apply. Loans up to 85% of a home’s value are available on a purchase or refinance with no cash back, subject to property type, a required minimum credit score and a minimum amount of monthly reserves (i.e., you must set aside enough money in reserve to make a specified number of monthly mortgage payments [principal, interest, taxes, insurance and assessments] after the loan closes). Product restrictions apply. Jumbo loans available up to $9.5 million. For loan amounts greater than $3MM (or $1MM for investment properties), customers must meet post-closing asset requirements to qualify. Additional restrictions may apply. Please contact a Chase Home Lending Advisor for details. For the Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) product, interest is fixed for a set period of time, and adjusts periodically thereafter. At the end of the fixed-rate period, the interest and payments may increase. The APR may increase after the loan consummation Tools and calculators are provided as a courtesy to help you estimate your mortgage needs. Results shown are estimates only. Speak with a Chase Home Lending Advisor for more specific information. Message and data rates may apply from your service provider. All home lending products are subject to credit and property approval. Rates, program terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Not all products are available in all states or for all amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply. Home lending products offered by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The statements, views and opinions expressed about a product or service received are those of the customer. All results, outcomes, and experiences may not be the same for all customers. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. or any of its affiliates are not liable for decisions made or actions taken in reliance on any of the information or opinions expressed.