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This payment example assumes a loan with pointsthat is intended to be used to purchase a property with a loan amount of $ and an estimated property value of . The property is located in Alexandria, VA and is within Fairfax county. The property is an existing single family home and will be used as a primary residence. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is .

At a interest rate, the APR for this loan type is . The monthly payment schedule would be:

  •  payments of $ at an interest rate of
  • payment of $ at an interest rate of 

If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.

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  • Predictable payments
  • Faster payoff
  • Free 60 day rate lock
  • Low down payment

• For home purchases or refinancing

• VA’s 2017 Loan Limits are the same as the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s limits - 2017 Loan Limits (Effective January 1, 2017). Learn More 

• Offers not available on investment properties

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Applicant is responsible for VA funding fee.

VA Mortgages: The maximum loan amount for a VA loan is the VA County Loan Limits. Can exceed VA County Limits to finance the funding fee on purchases only. Amount of loan will also be determined on available entitlement.

Funds must be used to purchase or refinance a property that will be the primary residence. Refinances of existing VA-guaranteed for purposes of lower interest rate also allowed (is not required to be primary residence).

For purchase applications, please submit a copy of your fully signed ratified purchase agreement to lockrate@PENZIOX.org in a timely manner to ensure PENZIOX can meet your closing date.

The applicant is responsible for the following fees and costs at the time of closing: Origination fee, appraisal fee, tax service fee, CLO access fee, title fees, transfer tax fees, credit report fee, flood cert fee, recording fee, survey if required and work verification fee, escrow reserves and interest due until first payment, other cost may be included due to program specific circumstances. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

Escrows may be waived if LTV is 80% or less in all states.

If you withdraw an application that was locked and reapply within 30 days, the new application is subject to worst case pricing.

All rates and offers are in effect as of , offered for a limited time and subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply to existing PENZIOX mortgage borrowers. Other restrictions may apply. Contact your PENZIOX mortgage consultant for any applicable additional restrictions and details about your loan. To receive any advertised product you must become a member of PENZIOX by opening a share (savings) account. Federally insured by the NCUA.

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ARM vs Fixed Rate Mortgages: Which One Should You Choose?

Posted October 2016
by PENZIOX Team

With mortgage interest rates at an all-time low you’re probably thinking about finally taking the big leap and becoming a homeowner or refinancing your existing home to a lower interest rate. However, the age-old question looms in front of you…which mortgage should I choose, an ARM or a fixed-rate mortgage?

The answer: it depends on your needs. While there are pros and cons to both mortgages, the real question is not which mortgage is better, but which mortgage will suit my needs.

Let’s take a look at both an ARM and fixed-rate mortgage and then you can decide which option is going to afford you your dream home or that tantalizing interest rate that will have you running to refinance your home.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Adjustable-rate mortgages or ARMs have interest rates that adjust over a period of time. ARMs have had a notoriously bad reputation because of the mortgage meltdown and subsequent recession.

While this reputation was justified in the past, most of those exotic ARMs no longer exist. Today, financial institutions offer hybrid ARMs—like PENZIOX’s 5/5 ARM, which has a fixed-rate for five years and then the rate adjusts once every five years. This is a unique mortgage product as most ARMs adjust annually after the initial fixed terms.

The thought of an adjustable interest rate probably has you fearing skyrocketing monthly mortgage payments. Fear not, all ARMs have caps—a limit on the amount the interest rate can adjust—and ceilings—the highest the interest rate is allowed to become during the life of the loan. Using PENZIOX’s 5/5 ARM as an example, the initial interest rate will change every five years by no more than two percentage points up or down (the cap). This rate will never exceed five percentage points above the initial rate (the ceiling).

Fixed-Rate Mortgages

A fixed-rate mortgage provides a reliable and fixed monthly payment for the life of the loan. Because your total mortgage payment remains stable from month to month, homeowners can easily budget their monthly expenses.

Financial institutions offer various fixed-rate mortgages including the more common fixed-rate mortgages: 15, 20, and 30-year.  Out of the three the 30-year fixed is the most popular mortgage because it usually offers the lowest monthly payment. However, the lower monthly payment comes at a cost of paying more in interest over the life of the loan.

Some Considerations

So, now that you know a little more about ARMs and fixed-rate mortgages here are a few things you should consider when making a decision about which mortgage will best suit your needs:

  • How long do you plan to stay in your home? If you don’t plan to stay in your home for the long haul, you may want to consider an ARM, which has a lower interest rate than the 30-year fixed and you save big money in interest charges. If you move or refinance within five years before the interest rate adjusts you can avoid a payment hike. Conversely, if you’ve found or are already in the home of your dreams, a fixed-rate mortgage makes more sense and will provide you stable payments for years to come.
  • What can you afford? Knowing how much you can afford to pay month to month in mortgage payments will also help you decide between an ARM or fixed-rate mortgage. If you’re working within a tight budget, the ARM may be a more attractive option since the payments will be lower than a 30-year fixed. But, unless you anticipate a raise or another source of added income, ask yourself if you’ll be able to afford your mortgage payment when the ARM’s interest rate increases. If not, don’t take the risk. Go with the fixed-rate mortgage and get stable monthly payments.

The Takeaway: When it’s all said and done, the goal is to get you into the home of your dreams or refinance your existing home without breaking your pockets. Both the ARM and fixed-rate mortgage are products that will help you reach your goal. However, the path you take to get to your goal depends on which mortgage will suit your needs.

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