Styles Of Housing And Mortgages Flashcards
One and a half story house
One story and a finished attic
More floor space
Stairs
One story house
Rancher
More floor space
More expensive
Two story house
Two stories above ground
More floor space
Stairs
Split level house
See picture*
Bedrooms are on a quiet level
Stairs
Split entry
See picture*
More floor space
Stairs
Duplex
2 housing units under 1 roof with common dividing wall
Cheaper
Noise of neighbors
Row house
Town house, narrow, deep, 2-3 stories
Less expensive
Not as well built
Mobile home
Factory built, has wheels
Less expensive
Not as well built
What is the down payment of a conventional mortgage?
10-25%
Features of a conventional mortgage
Requires 3 days-1 week for approval
FHA features
Longest time approval
FHA interest rate
Lower than conventional but 1/2% for insurance added
VA borrow amount
100%
VA features
Veterans must occupy