When it comes to Boston condo loans, there are several types geared to fit various needs. Listed belwo important information about some of the most popular ones and why they might work for you.
CONVENTIONAL
- This is the most popular option, often with the best interest rates
- Your interest rate is fixed for the life of the loan
- Your monthly payments remain the same throughout the loan
ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage)
- Interest rates typically start out lower and are locked at a set amount for an initial period
- An interest rate cap sets a limit on how high your interest can go throughout the course of the loan
- 5% of mortgages were ARM in 2010 compared to 62% in 1984
FHA (Federal Housing Administration)
- This is a government backed loan that makes it easier for first time buyers to get a home loan
- Requires a minimum credit score of 580 to qualify for the 3.5% down payment
- 4.8 million single family FHA mortgages currently in the U.S.
VA LOAN (Veterans Affairs)
- Only available to veterans
- Set limitations of buyers closing costs
- No mortgage insurance requirement
Buying a Beacon Hill condo for sale
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- Advice for first time downtown Boston condo buyers
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- Why make Downtown Boston your first home?
- Tips you should know before moving into a Downtown/Midtown condo for sale or rent
- Why young professionals are buying Boston Midtown/Downtown condos
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- Boston Midtown condos with a view
Updated: November 2018
Author Profile
- EXPERIENCE
Over the course of 20 years in the Boston downtown real estate market, John represented and sold numerous, condominiums, investment and development properties in Greater Boston and in the surrounding suburbs
In addition to representing Boston condo buyers and sellers, John is currently one of the most recognized Boston condo blog writers regarding Boston condominiums and residential real estate markets. John's insights and observations about the Boston condo market have been seen in a wide variety of the most established local & national media outlets including; Banker and Tradesman, Boston Magazine The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald and NewsWeek and Fortune magazine, among others.
HISTORY
For over 24 years, John Ford, of Ford Realty Inc., has been actively involved in the real estate industry. He started his career in commercial real estate with a national firm Spaulding & Slye and quickly realized that he had a passion for residential properties. In 1999, John entered the residential real estate market, and in 2000 John Started his own firm Ford Realty Inc. As a broker, his clients have come to love his fun, vivacious, and friendly attitude. He prides himself on bringing honesty and integrity to the entire home buying and selling process. In addition to helping buyers and sellers, he also works with rental clients. Whether you’re looking to purchase a new Boston condo or rent an apartment, you’ll quickly learn why John has a 97% closing rate.
AREAS COVERED
Back Bay
Beacon Hill
Charles River Park
Downtown/Midtown
North End
South End
Seaport District
South Boston
Waterfront
Brookline
Surrounding Communities of Boston
Contact
John Ford and his staff can be reached at 617-595-3712 or 617-720-5454. Please feel free to stop by John's Boston Beacon Hill office located at 137 Charles Street.
John Ford
Ford Realty Inc
137 Charles Street
Boston, Ma 02114
