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Choosing the right mortgage is a crucial decision when buying a home. Different mortgage types offer varying terms, interest rates, and monthly payments. Let's explore some of the most common options:

Fixed-Rate Mortgages

How it works: With a fixed-rate mortgage, your interest rate remains the same throughout the loan term.

  • Pros:
    • Predictability: Consistent monthly payments, making budgeting easier.
    • Stability: Protection against rising interest rates.
  • Cons:
    • Potentially higher initial rates: If interest rates are low, you might miss out on a better deal.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)

How it works: An ARM's interest rate fluctuates over time, typically tied to an index like the prime rate.

  • Pros…

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Long before well-prepared Costa Mesa homeowners arrive at the signing table, they will have been aware of the factors mortgage lenders pay attention to—foremost among which is their bill-paying history. For years, they will have avoided making late payments—or underpayments. They will have corrected erroneous negatives on their credit reports and straightened out any historical inaccuracies.

If they have read up on how home loans are originated, they will know that a second weighty factor is “amounts owed”—but that’s a term that can be easily misunderstood. It turns out to include more than the term implies.

You’d think that “amounts owed” would be a simple dollar amount. If John and Jenny Smith have credit card debt totaling $8,000 and a car…

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