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By RE/MAX of New England - Last updated: Wednesday, May 26, 2010





Prospect Mortgage New England

Prospect Mortgage is one of the largest independent residential retail mortgage lenders in the United States. Prospect offers FHA, VA, Fannie Mae HomePath® financing, jumbo and super jumbo, conforming, 203K renovation loans and Private Mortgage loans up to $45 million.


With Prospect Mortgage, you’ll receive:

  • The strength of a company that is a multibillion-dollar direct lender
  • The peace of mind that comes from working with a lender that has the expertise and technology to find the ideal loan program for your unique needs
  • A commitment to the highest level of customer service


Prospect Mortgage Branch Locations
Prospect has branch locations throughout the New England region. To find your nearest branch, view the New England Branch List.

About Prospect Mortgage’s New England Region
Prospect Mortgage’s New England Region is led by Kevin R. Jenkins, SVP, Regional Manager and a dynamic group of highly experienced Branch and Sales Managers who lead 13 branch offices serving the New England Area. These managers oversee all Sales and Operations within their respective branches. Branch locations include Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Prospect continues to grow throughout all of the New England states very strategically with plans to enter the Maine and Vermont markets with the same vision of strategic partnerships.

This highly experienced management group has been together since 1998, through changing markets and mergers, and has continued to be a dominant player in the mortgage industry. The goal of the New England Region is to be the number one lender for new home purchases in New England. The team takes great pride in serving the financing needs of the members of its communities by proving the best mortgage products and customer service to borrowers and Real Estate Agents.

For more information, visit their website at ProspectNewEngland.com

Prospect Mortgage New England We offer many different types of loans that can be tailored to fit your particular situation. Use this guide to help figure out which loan might be best for you.

Fixed Rate Mortgage
A fixed rate mortgage has an interest rate and monthly payments that never change. These mortgages afford borrowers stability because they are unaffected by the ups and downs of fluctuating rates. There is no risk of a sudden rate increase making monthly payments unaffordable. Consequently, many people find that the consistent payment amounts aid them in managing their budgets. This is also a popular and practical option for people planning to stay in their homes for several years because they can end up saving money in the long run.

Fixed rate mortgages can be more difficult to qualify for than other types of loans, however. And if interest rates decrease significantly, refinancing is required to capitalize and obtain lower payments.

Shorter-term fixed rate mortgages offer significant interest savings over longer-term fixed rate mortgages, but have higher monthly payments.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) feature an interest rate that adjusts up or down at specified intervals of the mortgage term. The initial interest rates for ARMs are lower than those of fixed rate mortgages. However, after that preliminary low-rate period ends, the rate adjusts periodically – usually upwards. This makes ARMs a viable choice for borrowers who do not plan to stay in their home for an extended period of time. Others choosing an ARM run a risk of suddenly being faced with unaffordable monthly payments.

ARMs are typically easier to qualify for than fixed rate loans because the starting rate and payments are lower.

A wide variety of ARMs are available, offering varying initial fixed rate periods and adjustment terms. ARMs featuring initial fixed rate periods of three, five, and seven years, with rates adjusting annually thereafter, are common. These are generally referred to as 3/1, 5/1, and 7/1.

Conventional Mortgage
Loans that are not insured by the federal government and for amounts under limits established by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (government-regulated private corporations) are considered conventional loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac administer these loans. Currently, the conventional loan limit for single families is $417,000 in the continental United States.

Jumbo Loan
Jumbo loan amounts exceed the conventional loan amount limit. These mortgages are funded by the private investment market.

FHA Loan
FHA loans are insured, but not funded, by the Federal Housing Authority. Essentially designed for low- and middle-income borrowers and first-time borrowers, FHA loans tend to have more lenient qualifying criteria than conventional loans.

VA Loan
The Veterans Administration insures, but does not fund, loans for those with qualified military service. These loans offer more relaxed qualifying criteria and less stringent down-payment requirements than conventional loans.

Reverse Mortgage
A reverse mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not have to pay back as long as you live there. You can borrow up to 65% of the home’s appraised value but there are certain restrictions. To qualify for a reverse mortgage, you must be at least 62 years of age and have some equity built up in your home. There are no income or credit requirements, but you must occupy the home as your primary residence.

Prospect Mortgage New England Here are some of the questions we are asked most often.

I am currently renting, how do I determine if I can afford to buy?
To determine if it makes financial sense to buy, compare the cost of renting to the after-tax cost of owning. Use our Rent vs. Buy Calculator to make quick rough estimates. You should also take into account possible rent increases and home price appreciation.

How do I estimate how much home I can afford?
You need to know your price range before you shop for a home. Our Home Affordability Calculator can help you estimate your home price range based on the down payment and monthly payments you can afford.

However, for a more accurate assessment of how much home you can afford, consult an experienced Loan Officer. A good Loan Officer can often show you how you can in fact afford a more expensive home than you might have anticipated.

Why should I “lock in” an interest rate?
When interest rates are volatile, borrowers may want to “lock in” a rate in the event that rates should happen to rise in the near future. Most lenders will lock in an interest rate and set a limit on the amount of time that guaranteed rate is in effect, usually 30, 45, or 60 days.

What are points?
One point is equivalent to one percent of the loan amount. Some borrowers prefer to pay one or two points up front in exchange for a lower mortgage rate, potentially saving the borrower money over the life of the loan. Points do not affect APR.

Mortgage points are considered by the IRS to be a form of pre-paid interest. Therefore, mortgage points can be deducted from taxable income.

What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is insurance against a loss by a lender in the event of the borrower defaulting on a mortgage. It is usually required for loans in which the down payment is less than 20 percent of the sales price or, in a refinancing, when the amount financed is greater than 80 percent of the appraised value. The premium is paid by the borrower and is included in the mortgage payment.

PMI is similar to insurance by governmental agencies such as FHA or VA, except that a private insurance company issues it.

What is the difference between interest rate and annual percentage rate (APR)?
The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) differs from interest in that it is a yearly rate that takes into account not only interest on the loan, but also mortgage insurance, and certain closing costs — including points paid at closing. Consequently, APR is likely to be higher than a loan’s interest rate.

The APR is important because it allows homebuyers to more accurately compare different types of mortgages based on the annual cost for each loan.

What is Loan To Value (LTV)?
A ratio determined by dividing the sales price or appraised value into the loan amount, expressed as a percentage. For example, with a sales price of $100,000 and a mortgage loan of $80,000, your loan to value ratio would be 80%. Loans with an LTV over 80% may require Private Mortgage Insurance.

What is a Home Equity Line of Credit?
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a unique kind of second mortgage, with an adjustable interest rate (typically monthly). There is a draw period during which the HELOC behaves like a credit card, using your home as and the security for the note. You can pay the HELOC off, pull more money out, or make partial use of the total available money at any point. Once the draw period ends, the mortgage behaves like an adjustable rate mortgage that amortizes over a certain number of years.

A HELOC can be used for home improvements, debt consolidation and other major purchases and expenses. Interest paid on the loan is generally tax deductible (consult a tax adviser to be sure). In most cases, the borrower can tap into the credit line by writing line of credit checks or getting a cash advance.

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Add-on interest
The interest a borrower pays on the principal for the duration of the loan.

Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)
A loan with an interest rate that is periodically adjusted to reflect changes in a specified financial index.

Adjusted cost basis
The cost of any improvements the seller makes to the property. Deducting the cost from the original sales price provides the profit or loss of a home when it is sold.

Adjustment period
The amount of time between interest rate adjustments in an adjustable-rate mortgage.

Agent
A person licensed by the state to conduct real estate transactions.

Alienation clause
A provision that requires the borrower to pay the balance of the loan in a lump sum after the property is sold or transferred.

Allowances
Budgets offered by builders of new homes for the purchase of carpeting and fixtures.

Amortization
The process of paying the principal and interest on a loan through regularly scheduled installments.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
The cost of the loan expressed as a yearly rate on the balance of the loan.

Application
A document that details a potential borrower’s income, debt and other obligations to determine credit worthiness.

Application fee
The fee that a lender charges to process a loan application.

Appraisal
An opinion of the value of a property at a given point in time.

Appreciation
An increase in the value of a home or other property.

Assessed value
A tax assessor’s determination of the value of a home in order to calculate a tax base.

Assumable mortgage
A mortgage that can be transferred to another borrower.

Average price
The price of a home determined by totaling the sales prices of all houses sold in an area and dividing that number by the number of homes.

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