5/1 Adjustable Mortgage
30 Year Amortization
Rate is fixed for five years then adjusts each year based on the 1 year treasury +2.75%.
Caps are 2% per year and 6% for the term of the loan. OR
30 year Amortization
Rate is fixed for five years then adjusts each year based on the 1 year LIBOR + 2.25%.
Caps are 5% for the initial adjustment, then 2% per year, and 5% for the term of the loan.
| Loan Range: | $100,000 to $417,000 | ||
| Maximum LTV: | Purchase: 95% | Refinance: 95% | Cash-Out: 80% |
| Program Strengths: | The five year lock in period offers as much security as most borrowers use (The national average life span of a loan is 4.7 years) and at a noticeable savings over the 30 year fixed. The 5/1 usually has a lower par rate( a rate with 0 points) than the 5/25 Balloon and a better rate after the 5th year of the loan. | ||
| Program Drawbacks: | Five years fixed may not be enough to give one "peace of mind". | ||
| Recommendations: | Great program for borrowers who want added security of a longer fixed rate term but still want to save money over a 30 year. | ||
