The conventional adjustable rate mortgage is less common than the fixed rate mortgage. Interest rates are locked between 6 months to 10 years and then fluctuate up or down during the loan’s lifespan. The benefits of a conventional adjustable rate are set payments during a fixed period, flexibility, payment and rate caps, and possibly lower payments. The cons of the adjustable rate are payment and interest increases.
Requirements
- Minimum of 620 credit score
- Proof of income (Bank statements and pay stubs), assets, and tax returns
- Maximum of 50% Debt-to-Income ratio (DTI)
- Required down payment: 5%
- Eligible Property Types: 1 to 4-unit primary residence (including condos), Planned Unit Development (PUDs) and manufactured homes, second homes, and 1 to 4-unit investment properties.