
Lompoc, CA, the “Flower Seed Capital of the World”, is situated between San Francisco and Los Angeles and is part of the Santa Barbara-Santa Maria Metropolitan Area.
Even though there are 46,000 residents in Lompoc, it still has a small-town feel. Residents enjoy living in this affordable community with its ocean breezes, natural beauty, maintained trails and local wineries.
Whether you own a home in Lompoc, CA and are in need of a refinance loan or home equity loan or you’re in the market for a loan to purchase a new home, it’s important to choose the loan that fits your situation.
To help you with your search for the refinance loan, home equity loan, or new home loan you are in need of, find a lending institution and loan officer you trust. A knowledgeable loan officer will be able to guide you through the entire loan process. He or she will be able to explain the many types of loans that are available and with the help of the information you provide, will be able to determine which loan will work the best for you. Questions will arise during the loan process and your loan officer will be there to answer them.
Why Refinance?
Refinancing allows you to get a new loan with a lower interest rate than your original loan. You can also benefit by changing the duration of the loan. With the lower monthly payments you will free up money to help pay other expenses such as medical bills, education costs, or even remodeling.
Is a Home Equity Loan an Option?
If you’ve lived in your home for some time you can use the equity you’ve earned to qualify for a home equity loan. This can either be in the form of a lump sum or a line of credit. This money can be used to pay off credit card bills, a family vacation, or even a new car.
What Information Do I Need to Provide?
You will have to provide a lot of personal and financial information to your loan officer. A Verification of Employment form will be sent to your employer and a Verification of Deposit will be sent to your banks. The information from these forms plus your pay stubs, bank statements, tax receipts, credit history, current housing costs, and any other assets you may have will be used to determine how much you can borrow.
Loan Types
There are many types of loans available. Your loan officer will be able to explain the differences between them and help you to select the loan that fits your circumstances. The most common types of loans include fixed rate, adjustable rate, interest only, and balloon.
Fixed rate loans work best for people who need to stay on a budget as this loan will allow you to have the same payment throughout the duration of the loan.
Adjustable rate loans will have monthly payments that will change at specific intervals depending on the interest rate at that time. These loans work well for people who need to have a lower interest rate at the beginning of the loan or who do not plan to stay in their home for a long period of time.
Interest only loans have monthly payments at the beginning of the loan that only goes toward the interest. Your payments will increase when the principal is added to the payment after 10 years. If you expect your income to increase in the coming years this loan could work for you.
Balloon loans have a low interest rate throughout the duration of the loan but they have to be paid in full after 5 years. If you don’t plan on living in your home for more than 5 years, consider this type of loan.
Contact one of our experienced and knowledgeable loan officers today to discuss your lending needs.
