Posted on: 23rd Apr, 2008 08:59 pm
what exactly is this type of loan?
Welcome katz,
A conventional loan is one which is not insured by the HUD. That is, if you take out such a loan, the insurance coverage to make up for loss in payment in case of default will not be provided by the HUD but by any private mortgage insurance company.
The PMI or Private Mortgage Insurance is an insurance policy which borrowers have to purchase and then pay monthly premiums so that if he fails to repay, the insurance coverage will protect the lender and help retrieve his investment in the property. Know more on How PMI works .
By the way, are you going for a conventional ARM that too which requires you to pay PMI?
A conventional loan is one which is not insured by the HUD. That is, if you take out such a loan, the insurance coverage to make up for loss in payment in case of default will not be provided by the HUD but by any private mortgage insurance company.
The PMI or Private Mortgage Insurance is an insurance policy which borrowers have to purchase and then pay monthly premiums so that if he fails to repay, the insurance coverage will protect the lender and help retrieve his investment in the property. Know more on How PMI works .
By the way, are you going for a conventional ARM that too which requires you to pay PMI?
Hi katz,
Welcome to the forum.
Adonis has given you very good info. Are you looking to get conventional Adjustable rate mortgage? Now if you are thinking to stay on the property for a short period of time or if you are expecting a hike in the near future then you can think about conventional ARM. Otherwise FRM is the better option for you.
Best of luck,
Larry
Welcome to the forum.
Adonis has given you very good info. Are you looking to get conventional Adjustable rate mortgage? Now if you are thinking to stay on the property for a short period of time or if you are expecting a hike in the near future then you can think about conventional ARM. Otherwise FRM is the better option for you.
Best of luck,
Larry