Mortgage Advantage Lending, LLC

Our Loan Programs

At Mortgage Advantage we aim to earn clients, not one-time customers. If your are already our client or a first-time home buyer and want to know more about the mortgage process, we are here to assist you further.

We Offer Mortgages for all Credit Levels

Loan Programs

Advantages & Disadvantages

Fixed Rate Mortgages

15 year fixed
30 year fixed

10 year and 5 year

  • Fixed monthly investment.
  • Fixed interest rate.
  • Fixed rate mortgages are protected against interest and monthly payment increases.
  • Higher interest rate compared to ARM introductory rates.
  • Higher rate compared to two and three year, fixed/adjustable rate loans
  • Longer term mortgages should be obtained if you plan not to move or refinance in the foreseeable future.

FHA/VA

30 year fixed
15 year fixed

  • Low down payment. (no down payment on VA)
  • Fixed interest rate.
  • Lower credit score requirements
  • Government insured. (VA partially insured)
  • Higher MI monthly than a conventional loan.
  • Strict property guidelines.
  • Funding fee to HUD financed, increasing overall loan amount.
  • For VA must be in or have been in the military.

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

10/1 ARM
7/1 ARM
5/1 ARM
3/1 ARM
 

  • Lower initial monthly investment.
  • May qualify for higher loan amounts.
  • Lower payment over a shorter period of time
  • Rates and payments may go down if rates improve.
  • Risk of higher monthly payments if rates go up.
  • Payments may change over time.

203k Rehab

30 year fixed
15 year fixed

 

  • Upgrade or Repair an existing home to the way you like it.
  • 6 months to complete the rehab.
  • Choose your own licensed contractor to complete the project.
  • Owner occupied only
  • More fees than a regular mortgage to inspect and re inspect until the project is complete. 
  • First $5000.00 of repairs must go to plumbing and electrical on the subject property.

Home Equity Line of Credit

 
  • You only borrow what you need.
  • Access to funds as needed.
  • You pay interest only on what you borrow.
  • Interest may be tax deductible.
  • Rates can change. The maximum interest rate is normally high.
  • Payments can change monthly.
  • Harder to refinance your first mortgage

Home Equity Fixed Loan

 
  • Fixed payments.
  • Receive one lump sum at closing.
  • Interest may be tax deductible.
  • Higher interest rates compared to first mortgages.
  • Harder to refinance your first mortgage.

Jumbo

30,15,10,5 year fixed

3/1 ,  5/1 , 7/1, 10/1 arms

  • higher loan amounts.
  • owner occupied and investment properties
  • Flexible loan terms available, low fees and rates.
  • Fast approval.
  • Higher interest rates.
  • Higher down payment.
  • Higher credit score may be required for some programs.

No point, No fee Programs

 
  • No closing costs.
  • Less money required to close.
  • Higher rates.
  • Higher payments.