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Home Mortgage Loans For People With Bad Credit - Pro's And Con's Of Interest-Only Loans |
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Submitted by Collette Royal
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Buying a home with poor credit is just as easy as buying a home with perfect credit. Years ago, many people with a low credit rating believed homeownership was unattainable. Fortunately, there are various loan programs designed to help people with low income, bad credit, and no down payment purchase a house. Included among these programs are interest-only loans.
What are Interest-Only Mortgage Loans?
Interest-only mortgage loans became popular in the early 2000's. The concept of interest-only loans is very unique. Ordinarily, monthly mortgage payments consist of a portion of the payment being applied to the principal balance, and a portion applied to the interest. In order to payoff a mortgage in 15 or 30 years, a specific amount of money must be paid each month.
On the other hand, if you obtain an interest-only mortgage loan, you pay only the interest for the first few years. Interest-only periods vary. Homeowners may opt for a three, five, seven, or ten year interest-only loan. After the interest-only period ends, the homeowner must begin making payments toward the principal and interest.
Why is an Interest-Only Loan Beneficial?
If you live in a booming housing market, an interest-only loan may be your only option for buying a home. Many are attracted to these loans because the initial mortgage payments are low. For example, a $200,000 conventional loan has a monthly payment of about $1200. With an interest-only loan, the mortgage would be about $800 a month. Hence, if you are buying in an overpriced market, affordable living is within reach.
Pitfall of an Interest-Only Loan
Once the interest-only period ends, you still owe the original loan amount. When homeowners begin making payments towards the interest and principal balance, mortgage payments may increase 40%. Most homeowners are unable to afford a mortgage increase. If you plan on living in your home for several years, an interest-only loan may not be a good option. On the other hand, if you earn a sizeable income and can afford a higher mortgage, you may benefit from this type of loan.
Another option involves selling your home before the interest-only period ends. If home values in your area have increased significantly, you may capitalize from the equity. However, if the housing market takes a nosedive and home values decline, you may be unable to sell your home.
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