Home Loans

Mortgage Calculators

Maximum Mortgage:Determine your maximum mortgage and how different interest rates affect your how much you can borrow.
Mortgage comparison: 15 years vs. 30 years: Compare these two mortgage terms.
Mortgage Loan Calculator: Determine your monthly payment and amortization schedule.
Refinance Breakeven: Determine when you will breakeven on a refinance!
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Do you have the required cash for down payment and closing costs? Save at least $1000 to $2000 for closing costs on a first-home mortgage.
Do you have enough income to support your monthly payments, including the new house payment? You should be using less than 41 percent of your income for all your monthly payments.
Does your past credit history show any delinquencies or late payments? You can get your credit report from any of the credit reporting agencies.
TransUnion Credit Services
1 (800) 888-4213
Equifax Credit Services
1 (800) 685-1111
Experian Credit Services
1 (800) 397-3742
Home-Buying Terms

Purchase Agreement: agreement between buyer and seller as to the purchase price of the home
Down Payment: cash difference between purchase price and loan
Credit Report: summary of all credit you have had for the past 10 years
Appraisal: report on the value of your house
Survey: shows boundaries of legal description and where buildings are situated
Homeowner's Insurance: insurance against theft, wind, fire and other damage to your house
Title Insurance: assures that the house is in your name and that there are no other debts or liens against it

Conventional Loans

Conventional loans require 20 percent down, and therefore do not require mortgage insurance. They can be obtained directly through the State Bank of Alcester, and State Bank of Alcester will service these loans.

Fixed-Rate, Long-Term Loans

For more information, contact Amanda.

Community Home Improvement Program (CHIP)

This program offers low-interest loans for low-to-moderate income homeowners for the improvement, repair or addition to the borrower’s present single family home. Interest rates are very attractive and dependent on the applicant’s income. There are no origination fees with this loan program. CHIP loans have level monthly payments.

If you do not qualify for a CHIP loan, other home improvement loans are available. For more information, contact Amanda or visit the SDHDA website.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Loan Guarantee Program

Under the terms of the USDA Rural Development Loan Guarantee program, an individual or family may borrow up to 100 percent of the appraised value of the home, which may eliminate the need for cash for a down payment or closing costs. A common barrier to owning a home for many people is the lack of funds to make a down payment. The availability of the loan guarantees makes the reality of owning a home available to a much larger percentage of Americans.

For more information, contact Amanda or visit the USDA Rural Development website.

Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guarantee Program

VA’s guaranty allows the bank to offer veterans loans with more favorable loan terms. The amount of guaranty depends on the loan amount and whether the veteran used some entitlement previously. The amount of the guaranty also depends on the appraised value of the property. The local VA office can provide more details on guaranty and entitlement amounts.

For more information, contact Amanda or visit the VA Home Loans website.

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

Take advantage of the cash value of your home and decide what you want to do with the money. By using the equity of your home, you can qualify for a sizable amount of credit at an interest rate that is relatively low, plus you may be allowed to deduct the interest on your taxes because the debt is secured by your home. You should consult a tax adviser regarding the deductibility of your interest.

For more information, contact Amanda.

Loans subject to credit approval. Product descriptions contained herein do not take the place of required disclosures under federal and state regulations. Please contact us for disclosures appropriate to these accounts.

Mortgage Calculators

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Home-Buying Terms