Summary: Some types of mortgages include fixed mortgages, adjustable rate mortgages and interest only mortgages. Learn about the benefits of each with expert tips from a registered financial consultant in this free video on financial planning.
Patrick Munro's affinity for investing and financial matters began more than 20 years ago with business education and service throughout the ranks of the banking, insurance and...read more
"This is financial adviser Patrick Munro, discussing what are the different types of mortgages. Basically there are 30 year fixed mortgages, those are the grand daddy of all mortgages, there are adjustable rate mortgages, which are commonly known as ARMS, and then there are interest only mortgages. And interest only mortgages that are newest derivative of what we were talking about. 30 year fixed mortgages are the most traditional type of mortgages. There are also hybrids of these different types of mortgages as well. In fact there are hundreds of mortgage products that are out there. And of course there are thousands of financial institutions, ranging from banks and credit unions offerings these particular products to their customers. Basically sitting with a good financial planner and a good mortgage professional will assure that you get the best mortgage products for your needs. This is Patrick Munro, financial adviser, discussing the different types of mortgages."
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