The flexible choice to buy a home today, and convert to a fixed-rate later
Low initial adjustable rate
With a low initial adjustable rate, you can purchase today at a lower rate than a conventional fixed-rate mortgage, getting more home for your budget.
Convert to fixed-rate without refinancing or paying fees
After three years, you can lock in a low fixed rate at the offered market price at that time, at no cost to you1
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FlexChoice Convertible Mortgage1
Benefits of the FlexChoice Convertible Mortgage
- Low Interest Rate - With a low initial adjustable rate, you can purchase today at a lower rate than a conventional fixed-rate mortgage.
- Interest Rate Adjustment Cap - Your annual interest rate adjustments will begin after 5/7/10 years and include a 1% APR* rate cap
- Lock in Your Rate - After 3 years, the conversion option allows you to lock in a low fixed rate at the offered market price at that time.
- Convert with No Fees or Refinancing Closing Costs – Converting from an adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage after three years is at no cost to you. You will not have the hassle or cost of refinancing.
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FAQs about Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) Loans
- Convertible mortgage loans offer lower initial interest rates compared to fixed-rate mortgages, making them a more affordable option for some borrowers.
- Borrowers can take advantage of potential interest rate decreases in the future if the market conditions change and the interest rate drops.
- Convertible home loans typically come with lower monthly payments in the first few years of the loan term, which can help borrowers manage their cash flow and budgeting.
- Convertible home loans provide flexibility, as they can be converted to a fixed-rate mortgage at any time during the loan term, allowing borrowers to lock in a stable interest rate if they want to.
Yes, if you have a higher credit score (720+) and a lower debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, you have the option to select our FlexChoice Convertible Mortgage, allowing you to convert your adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate loan after three years, with no modification fee. This is a great benefit if market rates drop in your favor at that time.
Your fixed-rate APR* will be based on current market rates at the time you convert your loan.
This is a mortgage that is fixed at a lower than market rate (called the Start Rate) for a certain number of years, then adjusts each year after that for the term of the loan
- The Adjustment Rate is tied to the One Year Treasury Constant Maturity Index plus a set margin.
- There is a cap on how low the rate can go, called a Floor Rate.
- There is a cap on how high the rate can go, called the Ceiling Rate.
- There is a rate adjustment cap of 1%.
- We offer fixed periods of 5, 7, and 10 years.
Example of a Rate Adjustment:
- Current Mortgage Rate: 3.375%
- Today’s One Year CMT Rate is 3.02%
- The Margin is 2.25%
- The new Adjusted Rate would be: 3.02 + 2.25 = 5.37
However, there is a rate adjustment cap of 1%, therefore the adjusted rate would be 4.375%.
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- We try to make the home buying experience a great one – easy and stress-free
- We’ll never sell your loan and will retain servicing for the life of the loan
Yes, applying for a mortgage loan before you find a home may be the best thing you could do. When you apply in advance, you are issued a pre-approval letter subject to finding your new home.
You can use the pre-approval letter to assure your real estate agent that you are a qualified buyer and look in the right price range to fit your budget. Having been pre-approved for a mortgage may also give more weight to any offer you make.
There is no obligation to complete the mortgage or equity process once an application is completed.
There is no fee to modify your rate to a fixed rate after three years if you have selected the FlexChoice Convertible Mortgage option at the initiation of your mortgage.
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*APR = Annual Percentage Rate.
1FlexChoice Convertible Mortgage: Purchase for primary, second, and investment properties in Texas only. Manufactured homes and refinances not allowed. Minimum 720 FICO credit score required for FlexChoice option. Modification rates are based on the current market at the time of conversion. Must be in ARM product for a minimum of 3 years prior to modification. After 3 years you have the option to modify your loan after three years to a fixed-rate loan based on the current market rate at that time. No modification fee is charged. $100,000 minimum loan amount. $726,200 maximum loan amount. 1.00% annual rate increase maximum after the initial loan term. Rates shown are based on a $300,000 loan amount with a 740 FICO credit score.
2Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: Rates are issued daily. Please contact a Mortgage Loan Officer at 281.754.1103 for more information or get a Quick Rate Quote online. Purchase and Rate/Term Refinance for primary, second, and investment properties in Texas only. Manufactured homes and cash-out refinances not allowed. Minimum 620 credit score required. $100,000 minimum loan amount. $726,200 maximum loan amount. 1.00% annual rate increase maximum after the initial loan term.
3Conventional Fixed-Rate Mortgage: Rates are issued daily. Please contact a Mortgage Loan Officer at 281.754.1103 for more information or get a Quick Rate Quote online. Mortgage home loans are available on residential primary residences and second/vacation properties and investment properties located in Texas. Manufactured homes not allowed. Maximum combined loan to value on primary residences is 95%, on second/vacation homes is 90%, and on investment properties is 85%. $50,000 minimum loan amount. $726,200 maximum loan amount.
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