You have finally found the property of your dreams. The contract has been signed and you are now in the process of finding exactly how you will be living and paying off the property for the next few years. Your lender may have already contacted you and given you the options. When the question comes up of what kind of loan you want, be prepared for the answer that will benefit you the most.
One of the major types of loans that you may be offered is an interest only loan. This loan is great for some that are getting involved in a home, but for others may not be as beneficial. This loan works by you first paying off the bank interest that is added as a percentage to your loan. After the interest is completely paid off, then you start paying off the house itself.
If you are looking at an interest only loan, you will want to make sure that the standard interest rates at the time are in the lower percentage. Interest only loans will have two types of interest rates that may be applied. The first is a fixed interest rate, which will mean that the percentage you pay will stay the same the entire time that you have the loan. The second will be a variable interest, where...