Friday, December 17, 2021

Applying for a Mortgage at First Bank of the Lake – 7 Types to Choose From (Part 1)

First Bank of the Lake is very customer-focused, and we know that every borrower’s situation is unique.  That is why it is important to us that we offer a variety of mortgage financing options to accommodate your needs.  If you are interested in purchasing or building a home at the Lake of the Ozarks we invite you to talk to one of our mortgage lenders in Osage Beach.  If you would like to know more about the types of mortgage financing available at our bank at the Lake of the Ozarks just keep reading!  We are going to talk about 3 of our most popular mortgages!


Fixed Rate Mortgage

A fixed rate mortgage is a perfect solution if you plan to stay in your home for a long period of time and have the peace of mind knowing that your monthly payments won’t change.  The interest is locked in, so you’ll have a consistent monthly payment and have the flexibility to choose the length of your loan. Knowing your payment will be the same each month may give you greater ability to plan a budget and pay other expenses without jeopardizing your mortgage payment. With a fixed rate mortgage from First Bank of the Lake, you have a choice of a variety of available loan terms. The overall interest you pay is more over the life of the longer-term loan, but a short-term loan often has a higher monthly principal and interest payment.

Key Features:

  • A variety of loan terms are available.
  • Consistent payments for the life of the loan.
  • Low down payment options.
  • Single family loan amounts up to $510,400.
  • Attractive interest rates and low closing costs.


Construction Permanent Loan

A Construction Permanent Loan makes new home financing simple. There’s just one loan application and one closing. You can use the construction loan to build either a primary or vacation home. Our construction loans offer low closing costs, and we offer a closing credit on your permanent loan when the construction/renovation project has been completed. Our construction loan approval and construction disbursing processes have been refined to provide a superior borrower and builder experience.

Key Features:

  • Loan amounts up to $5 million.
  • Construction period up to 12 months.
  • Loan Program options provide flexibility.
  • Secure your permanent interest rate before you begin building.


Bridge Loan

It’s not uncommon for a buyer purchasing a new home to have to secure financing prior to the sale of an existing home. In this case, a bridge loan – also known as “gap financing” or a “swing loan” – can provide the money you need to help complete the new purchase. The funds from the bridge loan are then used as a down payment on the new home by leveraging the equity in your current home. By using the equity in your current home to acquire your down payment funds, you can purchase your new home now, and then pay off the temporary bridge loan when you close on the sale of your existing home.

Bridge loans can be the perfect solution for a number of different situations:

  • Your dream home has come on the market for sale.
  • You need to relocate for a new job.
  • Your family is about to outgrow your current bedroom count.
  • You don’t have a temporary housing solution between selling and buying homes,

Simply put, bridge loans are to help people transition into the next home. They say timing is everything, but real estate opportunities and life transitions rarely come at a convenient time – bridge loans can span the transitional gap.

Key Features:

  • Interest only payments on a fixed rate.
  • Short loan term with no prepayment penalty.
  • Intended to help smoothly navigate this all-too-common homeownership predicament.


Financing Options to Fit Your Needs at First Bank of the Lake! 

If none of these three loans exactly fit your needs, we have more to tell you about in another blog!  But if you can’t wait until then, you can go to https://www.fblake.bank/for-you/mortgage-financing-options to read about them on our website. If you are not sure which option is right for you, reach out to our lending experts.  They will help guide you through the process to choose the best rate and term to make your dream home a reality!  Our team of mortgage lenders at Lake of the Ozarks makes the loan process easy.  You can start your application online or call us at (573) 348-2265.  To hear about all our latest announcements and tips, use the links below to follow us on our social media channels! 




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Osage Beach, MO 65065

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