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The decision to have your own home is a huge one as it involves a lot of financial responsibility on your side. You have to look at all the options that are available to you while taking up a loan to finance your home. You should understand what the clauses in your mortgage program are while taking up the loan so that you will know the implications of it beforehand.
While opting for financing your home it is important to ask a few important questions and know the answers to them so that you are well informed beforehand while broaching all the options.

1. What are the different rates of interest available while taking up a home  mortgage?

Mortgage loans come in different rate of interest plans such a variable rate of interest and a fixed rate of interest. The rate of interest in a fixed scheme is constant whereas the rate of interest fluctuates in an adjustable rate of interest. 

2. What is the maximum period up to which I can carry on with the house mortgage?

Depending on your abilities to pay back the loan, you can opt for terms anywhere between 15 to 50 years. The more the number of years you take to pay off the loan, lesser is the amount paid out every month but the overall payment increases as the duration goes up.

3. I have heard of FHA and VA home mortgages. What are they and am I eligible for them?

A FHA loan is available to a person that is going for a home loan for the first time. The down payment for this loan is very low. For you to be eligible for this option, you need to have a good credit rating and an adequate income to bear the monthly payments.
 
VA home loans help you get a complete financing with lower interest rates without the necessity of paying mortgage insurance. Unfortunately, these loans are available only to veterans of the armed forces.

4. What are Hybrid loans and Balloon home mortgages?

Hybrid loans come with a lesser rate of interest to start and then get higher after 3-5years. A balloon mortgage comes with lesser monthly payments but you need to pay an additional sum at the end of your loan.

5. How do I get a lower rate of interest on my house mortgage loan?

You can get a lesser interest rate for financing your home by buying points (one point is equal to one percent of the loan) which means a higher down payment to your loan.

6. What are the additional costs that are incurred while taking up the home loan?

The additional costs for financing your home are the closing costs that also include some fees that you need to pay upfront for applications and appraisal of your assets.

7. What is the time taken to process the home loan?

It usually takes around two months to complete the process but could be lesser if your credit rating is good.

8. What is the documentation required for financing my home?

Most important documents are the ones that provide proof of income and documents pertaining to assets that you possess. Apart from this, different lenders request other documents as needed.

9. Is there a prepayment clause attached to the loan?

Check before you start your loan if there is a prepayment clause attached. If so, be aware of the duration and the fee charged.

10. What do I do to avoid refusal of my mortgage loan getting approval?

Have all the documents in place before approaching your lender. Be ready to give accurate details as and when requested. Do not move your money to a new account as it may affect your credit rating. It is better to avoid changing jobs and also to avoid buying anything expensive on a hire purchase scheme.