With rising real estate prices across the country, jumbo loans are more common. Jumbo loans are loans starting at $417,000 and above. Jumbo loans are offer in fixed rate, interest only and adjustable rate types and, also in addition to a traditional 30 year loan, it comes in 40 and 50 year loan. Jumbo loans carry a higher interest rate than a conventional loan, such as a quarter of a point higher for someone with good credit history etc. Interest rates are dependent on your individual financial history. You have to take into consideration Interest Only loans, because at some point in time the monthly payment will increase. When considering a jumbo loan you need to ask can I afford a $3,000 monthly payment. What will happen if I become sick or lose my job. Jumbo loans are pricey and can become pricer depending on these above factors.
Courtesy Orlando Sentinel 7/2/06.
