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Understanding ‘Balloons’ When It Comes to Honolulu Real Estate

Real estate financing is a very detailed process and encompasses a large amount of terms that you should be familiar with. By understanding these different terms and what each entails, you are better able to avoid getting yourself into a loan that is not financially savvy for your current situation. One popular real estate financing term you should be aware of is referred to as “balloons.” Once you understand how balloons work, you will be equipped to use them to your advantage when obtaining a home loan.

Balloon Payments 101

In the real estate sector, balloons aren't method used to lower monthly mortgage payments. Balloons work by consolidating a percentage of your home loan each month. Once you reach the end of your loan, the additional percentage that was left out is paid at this point. In most cases, this will equate to approximately 50% of your current loan.

Important Balloon Payment Considerations

While balloons may not appear to be the best route to take, you can certainly take advantage of balloons if your financial situation is one that is conducive to this type of financing. For example, if you are the type of homeowner that will have a large sum of money at your disposal when it comes time for your loan to end, having able loan is a great way to put aside and save a large amount of money now while simultaneously building your financial investment credibility later.

If, however, you find that your financial status is uncertain, and that at the end of your loan you will not have enough money to pay the remaining balloons payment, this may not be the route for you to take. Unfortunately, going into the loan payments without proper knowledge and proper financial status, can lead to debt as well as making it hard for you to pay off your current home loan.

In the end, will double the amount of your mortgage at the end of the term of your loan. Depending on your financial situation, this can work to your advantage or to your disadvantage. However, by assessing your situation now you can keep yourself out of potential trouble.

 

 

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