Thinking of buying a home in Crofton, MD or one of its surrounding communities? Chances are, you’re going to need a mortgage. There are actually quite a few different types of mortgages available to buyers in the area, so it definitely pays to do your research. Here are some of the most common types of mortgages available to Crofton buyers.
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Common Mortgages in the Crofton Area
Conventional loan
- Strict credit and income qualification requirements
- Down payments typically 10% – 20%
- No private mortgage insurance required with a 20% down payment
- Interest rates may be fixed or adjustable
VA loan
- Available to most active, retired, and veteran military personnel and their spouses
- Down payments as low as 0%
- Private mortgage insurance not required
- May require an upfront funding fee
FHA loan
- Down payments as low as 3.5%
- Often used by buyers with lower credit scores or income
- Requires both upfront and annual mortgage insurance
USDA loan
- Often used by lower-income buyers
- Down payments as low as 0%
- Requires both upfront and annual mortgage insurance
- Housing must be located in a designated “rural” areas (check availability map)
Construction loan
- Used by those who are building a home, rather than purchasing a resale home
- Can get two separate loans (one for the build, then a separate mortgage to pay that off), or bundle them together
- Typically requires a higher down payment
Balloon mortgage
- Payments are based on a 30-year term, but the loan itself is typically only 5 or 7 years
- At the end of the term, you must pay off the loan, refinance, or sell the home
- Often used by commercial buyers
Maryland Mortgage Program
- Offers 30-year fixed-rate loans to qualifying buyers
- Associated financial incentives aid buyers who might otherwise be unable to purchase
- Down payment assistance and closing cost assistance available, in addition to loans
- 1st Time Advantance, Flex, Maryland SmartBuy, and more
- Offered by the Department of Housing and Community Development
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