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Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans

With a fixed-rate mortgage loan, the interest rate remains the same throughout the term of the loan. Depending on your needs, the term can range from 5 to 30 years. This payment stability makes budgeting finances easier and is a great option if you plan to stay in your home for a longer period of time. This loan can be used for a home purchase or refinance.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loans

With our adjustable-rate mortgage loan (ARM), the interest rate is fixed for the first period of 5, 7, or 10 years, then adjusts up or down annually following the fixed period. An ARM offers a lower interest rate and payments for the first years of the mortgage, allowing an initial lower payment. This is a great option to consider if you plan to move or refinance your mortgage within the first 10 years.

Both offer:

  • Competitive rates and fees
  • No-points and no-closing costs options¹
  • No prepayment penalty
  • No negative amortization
  • Options for refinancing Second/Vacation homes and Investment/Rental homes
  • Opportunity to borrow equity

 

Compare Home Refinance Loans

 
Fixed-Rate Mortgage
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Loan Options
Transaction Type

Home Refinance

Home Refinance

Mortgage Size

Conforming or Jumbo

Conforming or Jumbo

Potential to Cash Out Equity

✔️

✔️

Refinance Mortgage Loan to Value

Up to 97% for
owner-occupied property

Up to 97% for
owner-occupied property

 
Benefits
No points options

✔️

✔️

No closing costs options¹

✔️

✔️

No pre-payment penalty

✔️

✔️

No negative amortization

✔️

✔️

No upfront costs options

✔️

✔️

 
Term Options
Fixed Rate Period

Up to 30 years

5, 7, or 10 years

Adjustable Rate Period

N/A

Up to 25 years

 
Residence Types
Primary Home

✔️

✔️

Second/Vacation Home

✔️

✔️

Investment/Rental Home

✔️

✔️

 
Best Option For

Borrowers planning to stay in the home long-term and who are seeking payment stability for predictable budgeting.

Borrowers prioritizing a lower initial rate in order to have a lower monthly payment and who will likely move or refinance within the first 10 years.

 

 
Fixed-Rate Mortgage
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Loan Options
Transaction Type

Home Refinance

Home Refinance

Mortgage Size

Conforming or Jumbo

Conforming or Jumbo

Potential to Cash Out Equity

✔️

✔️

Refinance Mortgage Loan to Value

Up to 97% for owner-occupied property

Up to 97% for owner-occupied property

 
Benefits
No points options

✔️

✔️

No closing costs options¹

✔️

✔️

No pre-payment penalty

✔️

✔️

No negative amortization

✔️

✔️

No upfront costs options

✔️

✔️

 
Term Options
Fixed Rate Period

Up to 30 years

5, 7, or 10 years

Adjustable Rate Period

N/A

Up to 25 years

 
Residence Types
Primary Home

✔️

✔️

Second/Vacation Home

✔️

✔️

Investment/Rental Home

✔️

✔️

 
Best Option For

Borrowers planning to stay in the home long-term and who are seeking payment stability for predictable budgeting.

Borrowers prioritizing a lower initial rate in order to have a lower monthly payment and who will likely move or refinance within the first 10 years.

 

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This is not an offer for an extension of credit or a commitment to lend. All applications are subject to borrower and property underwriting approval. Not all applicants will qualify. Limited to funding California properties only.

¹For no-closing-costs option; borrower pays no closing costs, except for recurring costs such as: property taxes, insurance, and loan interest.

²For a residence type of Primary Home. Please contact a Mortgage Loan Consultant to learn of the lowest down payment for other residence types.

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