Educate Homebuyers: Specialty Mortgages & Traditional Mortgages

Two new pamphlets help prospective buyers make informed decisions on which type of mortgage is best for them.Specialty Mortgages: What are the Risks and AdvantagesProduced jointly by NAR and the Center for Responsible Lending, this 5-panel brochure is one more way you can help prospective buyers make an informed decision about the kind of home financing that is best for them. It will help your clients assess the risks and advantages of interest-only, negative amortization, payment option ARM, and 40-year mortgages. Available in English and Spanish.Learn more

Traditional Mortgages: Understanding Your Options
When shopping for a mortgage, consumers have more choices than ever before. Many lenders now offer specialty mortgages that help make homeownership more affordablebut have risks that consumers should fully consider. But for most consumers, the traditional fixed-rate mortgage and adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) continue to be excellent options. Available in English.Learn more