Last Updated: Dec 22, 2024

Mortgage Loans

Buying a new home should be a pleasant experience.

We’d like to help make it that way by taking the worry out of applying for a mortgage. That’s why we would like you to take our Home BuyAbility Test. It will help you find out how much home is right for you, so you can feel more comfortable when you apply for your mortgage loan with us.

Once you know approximately how much home is in your price range, use our convenient Mortgage Loan Calculator to estimate your monthly payments based on the principal and interest. Closing costs are normally paid in a lump sum at the time you take out the loan. Other annual costs such as taxes, insurance and mortgage life insurance may be added to your monthly payments.

Is Refinancing Right For You? Generally, it’s a good idea for you to consider refinancing whenever the interest rate for mortgages is more than two percentage points below your present mortgage. And whether you apply with us for a new mortgage to buy the home you want, or to refinance your present mortgage, ask about a Homeowner’s Credit Line. It can help you save on fees when you apply; interest when you want to borrow money; and, on taxes at the end of the year.

 

Brainerd Savings offers a variety of mortgage loan programs.

Conventional Loans
  Conventional loans have a fixed rate and monthly payment for the entire life of the loan. It's easy to budget for this type of loan because your payment will always be the same. The rate on a conventional mortgage loan is generally higher than an adjustable rate mortgage.
Adjustable Rate Loans
  Adjustable rate loans usually start with lower rates than conventional loans. We'll let you know how much the rate can be adjusted over the life of the loan, so you'll know from the beginning the absolute maximum amount you would ever have to pay. If you will be moving in a few years, or if you think interest rates will be going down, you'll want to consider an adjustable rate since monthly payments may be lower.
FHA Loans
  FHA Loans offer lower interest rates, require a relatively small down payment, and are insured through the Federal Housing Administration.
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