First Mortgages With Variable Rates
Conventional variable rate mortgage s offer low initial interest rates that are subject to upward or downward adjustments over time, based upon changes to an index* that is established when you close your .
The benefits of a variable rate include:
- Competitive pricing – see today’s rates.
- Financing up to 95% to value.
- Lower payments in the early years, which may allow you to afford a larger amount.
- Flexible terms from 10 to 30 years depending on your needs.
- An interest rate that is fixed for the first several years (3-7 depending on your program), which allows you to budget your payment. Then, the interest rate becomes variable annually thereafter. This makes a variable rate mortgage a good value for borrowers who don’t intend to stay in their home for longer than the initial fixed rate period
- Interest rate adjustments that are capped at the following limits to provide for some protection from payment changes:
| ARM Type | CAP on first rate adjustment | CAP on subsequent annual adjustment | Lifetime CAP |
| 3/1 |
2.00% |
2.00% |
6.00% |
| 5/1 |
2.00% |
2.00% |
5.00% |
| 7/1 |
5.00% |
2.00% |
5.00% |
There are two main types of conventional mortgages:
- Conforming - for amounts up to $417,000 that are underwritten according to Fannie Mae guidelines.
- Jumbo - for amounts $417,001-$650,000 that are underwritten according to TruStone guidelines.
Both Conforming and Jumbo s are serviced by TruStone, so you can always contact us with questions at 763.595.4010 or 800.862.1998.
*Currently, the index associated with TruStone’s First Mortgages with Variable Rates is the LIBOR (London Interbank Offer Rate).
Loan payment example: a $150,000 first mortgage at 4.359% APR for 360 months (30 years) will have a monthly payment of $737.87
 
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Mortgages & Home Equity Loans
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| Term | 3mo | 6mo | 12mo | 24mo | 36mo | 48mo | 60mo |
| Dividend Rate | .25 | .50 | .70 | .90 | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.85 |
| APY 1 | .25 | .50 | .70 | .90 | 1.21 | 1.41 | 1.86 |