Program Rate Points APR
Conf 15 Yr Fixed 6.500% 0.000 6.604%
Conf 30 Yr Fixed 6.999% 0.000 7.066%
Elite Conf 15 Yr Fixed 6.375% 0.000 6.478%
Elite Conf 30 Yr Fixed 6.999% 0.000 7.066%
Last update: 2026-09-04
Assumptions

Rates and fees are based upon Single Family House, Owner Occupied, Purchase & 30 day rate lock period.

Conforming: $400,000 / 70%LTV / 700 Credit Score

Conf High-Balance: $647,201 / 70% LTV / 720 Credit Score

Jumbo: $970,801 / 70% LTV / 720 Credit Score

All "Elite" Products / 70% LTV / 760 Credit Score / Minimum loan amount $200K

The rates displayed are subject to change without notice.

Details

Which loan is right for me?

Use the tables below to understand the features and benefits of different loan programs.

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Today's Rates

Years you plan to stay in the house Recommended program
1-3 3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM or 6 month ARM
3-5 5/1 ARM
5-7 7/1 ARM
7-10 10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed
10+ 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed
Loan Programs Advantages Disadvantages
Fixed Rate Mortgages
30 year fixed
15 year fixed
  • Monthly payments are fixed over the life of the loan
  • Interest rate does not change
  • Protected if rates go up
  • Can refinance if rates go down
  • Higher interest rate
  • Higher mortgage payments
  • Rate does not drop if interest rates improve
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
10/1 ARM
7/1 ARM
3/1 ARM
1 year ARM
6 month ARM
1 month ARM
  • Lower initial monthly payment
  • Lower payment over a shorter period of time
  • Rates and payments may go down if rates improve
  • May qualify for higher loan amounts
  • More risk
  • Payments may change over time
  • Potential for high payments if rates go up
Balloon Mortgages
7 year
5 year
  • Lower initial monthly payment
  • Lower payment over a shorter period of time
  • Many balloon mortgages offer the option to convert to a new loan after the initial term.
  • Risk of rates being higher at the end of the initial fixed period
  • Risk of foreclosure if you cannot make balloon payment or if you cannot refinance or if you cannot exercise the conversion option
First Time Buyer Programs
  • Lower down payment
  • Easier to qualify
  • Sometimes you may get lower rate
  • May be subject to income and property value limitations
  • Some programs which have government subsidies may have a recapture tax if you sell the house too early.
Stated Income Programs
  • Don't need to verify income
  • Faster approval
  • Higher rates
  • Higher down payment
No point, No fee Programs
  • No closing costs
  • Less money required to close
  • Higher rates
  • Higher payments
Imperfect Credit Programs
  • Potential for reestablishing credit if you pay your mortgage on time
  • When used for debt consolidation, you may be able to reduce your monthly debt payment
  • Higher rates
  • Terms may not be as favorable
  • Harder to get long term fixed loans
  • Loans may have prepayment penalties
Home Equity Line of Credit
  • You only borrow what you need
  • Pay interest only on what you borrow
  • Flexible access to funds
  • Interest may be tax deductible
  • Rates can change. The maximum interest rate is normally high.
  • Payments can change
  • Harder to refinance your first mortgage
Home Equity Fixed Loan
  • Fixed payments
  • Interest may be tax deductible
  • Higher interest rates than on 1st mortgages
  • Harder to refinance your first mortgage

Besides our standard loan programs, we also have a large number of unique programs to serve your needs:

  • Purchase a house with 0 down

  • Piggyback loans 80-10-10 or 80-15-5. No PMI payments even with 5% or 10% down.

  • Debt consolidation programs

  • Home Improvement loans

  • Qualify even if you may have been turned down before!