When You Should Choose an Interest-only Loan
Interest-Only loans have become popular in recent times, partially thanks to the housing boom. Despite it's popularity, you may not be right for an IO loan. We'll take a look at a few determining factors to decide if an IO-loan is right for you.
An IO-loan is a great option when you're expecting an increase in income. You can have low monthly payments now and be ready for the higher monthly payments when your income has increased. If this fits your picture, an IO-loan is one of the best options for you.
Maybe your in a situation where you have ups and downs in your income. If this is the case, an IO-loan gives you the option of paying only interest in the leanest months and paying more when times are good. With an IO-loan, you can pay off principle without a penalty. But be sure to pay off principle when you can, or you will be unpleasantly surprised by the rise in payments when your Interest-only loan ends.
If you are a first-time home buyer, an IO-loan allows you to get more home with your income. The smart way if using this advantage is buying a starter home, waiting until it has risen in value enough to make a profit and then selling it. The mortgage gets paid off and the profit can be used to buy the next, bigger house. The next mortgage can be a 'regular' mortgage.
An IO-loan calls for financial discipline. When times are good, or when you have money to spare, you can pay off some of the principle on your home. If you fail to do that, you will be hammered with higher mortgage payments eventually.
An IO-loan is a great option when you're expecting an increase in income. You can have low monthly payments now and be ready for the higher monthly payments when your income has increased. If this fits your picture, an IO-loan is one of the best options for you.
Maybe your in a situation where you have ups and downs in your income. If this is the case, an IO-loan gives you the option of paying only interest in the leanest months and paying more when times are good. With an IO-loan, you can pay off principle without a penalty. But be sure to pay off principle when you can, or you will be unpleasantly surprised by the rise in payments when your Interest-only loan ends.
If you are a first-time home buyer, an IO-loan allows you to get more home with your income. The smart way if using this advantage is buying a starter home, waiting until it has risen in value enough to make a profit and then selling it. The mortgage gets paid off and the profit can be used to buy the next, bigger house. The next mortgage can be a 'regular' mortgage.
An IO-loan calls for financial discipline. When times are good, or when you have money to spare, you can pay off some of the principle on your home. If you fail to do that, you will be hammered with higher mortgage payments eventually.
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