Loans Just Aren t What They Used To Be
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Loans Just Aren't What They Used to Be
Summary:
Recent shifts in federal loan payment options have sparked discussion. A guidance report published on September 29, 2006, tackled the available mortgage payment options. Contributors included the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, FDIC, National Credit Union Administration, and Office of Thrift Supervision.Article:
Recent changes in federal loan payment options have been highlighted in a guidance report released on September 29, 2006. The report, which addresses public mortgage payment options, was a collaborative effort by major financial regulators: the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Office of Thrift Supervision.
These regulators have validated that interest-only mortgages and popular "Pick and Pay" loans are legitimate home financing methods. The "Pick and Pay" option lets borrowers choose their monthly payment levels, potentially selecting an interest-only plan that doesn’t reduce the principal. This strategy allows borrowers to initially reduce payments, but after three to ten years, they face the same principal balance but with higher payments required to shorten the repayment term. Alternatively, a fully-amortizing plan (P & I) includes both interest and principal in every payment.
The report emphasizes that while these loans are suitable if borrowers fully understand them, mass marketing by lenders with various add-ons can lead to complications. Regulators foresee potential issues with such combinations.
A critical point made in the report is the necessity for lenders to avoid extending loans to individuals who cannot sustain the full loan costs. Offering mortgage rates of 1% or 2% in a market where rates are 6.5% to 7% is acceptable if borrowers can handle future higher payments. Problems arise when borrowers can meet initial payments but aren't equipped to handle longer-term expenses.
Documentation of applicants' income and assets is essential, yet this can be challenging for self-employed individuals. Stated income underwriting makes payment-option and interest-only loans risky. Without verification of the borrower's claims, lenders could face future loan issues.
Piggyback plans might seem attractive but can be harmful to borrowers. For instance, a borrower could take an 80% payment-option first mortgage and an interest-only line of credit for the remaining 20% without making any upfront payments. However, when payments are due, borrowers face significant payment shocks. Lenders should assess whether borrowers intend to occupy the property, as non-occupancy increases foreclosure or default risks.
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