Interest-Only Loan Programs

What is an interest-only loan? An "interest-only loan" is a loan that allows interest-only payments as an option for an initial period of time. At the end of the interest-only period, the loan payments are recalculated based on the outstanding principal balance at that time. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offer interest-only payments on both fixed and adjustable rate mortgages. Interest-only payments are also available in nonconforming loan programs.

Is an interest-only loan a good choice for me? Interest-only loans may be a good choice for:

  • Borrowers whose income fluctuates from month to month and who need the added safety of being able to make an interest-only payment in those months in which their income is low.
  • Borrowers that expect their income to rise and want to qualify for a larger mortgage now.
  • Borrowers that want greater flexibility to budget for move-in costs, appliances, and furniture in the first years of the loan.
  • Borrowers who are planning to keep the mortgage for only a short time.
  • Borrowers who have investment opportunities that offer a return higher than the interest rate on the loan.
  • First-time homebuyers who want to qualify for a home that will suit their needs farther into the future rather than buy a starter home and have to move again in a few years.

To qualify for an interest-only loan, borrowers must satisfy lender guidelines for income, assets, and credit. For more information, contact Allied Home Mortgage.

To apply for an interest-only loan, fill out our short prequalification form, or submit an online application, or call us at 503-356-2241.

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Allied Home Mortgage offers competitive rates, low fees, and superior service on hundreds of loan programs, including conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing. At the Hillsboro, Oregon branch we are licensed to originate home loans throughout Oregon and Washington. We specialize in financing real estate purchase transactions, including manufactured home land-home packages. We also offer rate and term refinances, cash-out refinances, home equity loans, and construction loans. We welcome applications from first-time homebuyers, borrowers with limited income and assets, and borrowers with damaged credit that have been turned down elsewhere. Click here for more information about us.

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