New mortgage loan products offer a more complex selection of terms. Lenders now offer mortgages that are blends of short-term ARMs and 30-year fixed-rate loans with a lower fixed-rate of interest for a period of five, seven or ten years. Be sure that you understand what happens at the end of the initial term before you sign on the dotted line for such a loan.

Many of these loans revert to a 1-year adjustable rate loan at the end of the initial term and can be adjusted once a year based on an index tied to the cost of money. You should know how much over the index your rate will be set and the limit or cap on how much your payments can increase. A "balloon" note requires the entire balance to be paid to the lender after the initial period of the loan ends. Most of these loans require the lender to guarantee to refinance the note at that point if payments have been timely. The lender should spell out how the re-finance rate will be determined and what costs will be involved. These loans can help you buy a more expensive house than you could afford with a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, but be sure that you understand the terms and the potential risks.

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Vickie Polston
Keller Williams, River Cities Specialist
2440 Adobe Rd.
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
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As residents of Mohave County Arizona, Chuck and I have become familiar with land and homes of the Tri- State area. Our passion for the Colorado River and the community surrounding the area, golfing and gaming at the local casinos in Laughlin, Nevada has not only given us a look into the community's future home growth but allowed us to develop a reputation for marketing, follow-up skills and motivation. As your local Arizona Realtors� in Mohave County, we will work harder and longer to find the right lots, property, home, or investments to meet the needs of our clients. Throughout our years in the Mohave Valley area, we have developed a network of investors and contacts to better serve the needs of our clients. Whether you are buying, selling acreage, new or used homes, or investing with us as your Arizona Realtors�, "no phone call will go unanswered, and no appointment will be missed!" The 2009 Economic Stimulus Package includes a tax credit up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and those who haven't owned a home in three years. Now is a great time to make your dream of home ownership a reality. I can help you take advantage of this unique opportunity.

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