Balloon Mortgage

A balloon mortgage loan is a type of mortgage loan that has a short term (typically 5 or 7 years), but the monthly payment is computed using a 30 year term. Borrower uses a balloon loan, will make the monthly payment for the scheduled loan term (5 or 7 years). When this loan term is over, the borrower is required to pay off the remaining balance in one lump-sum payment.

5/25 Balloon Mortgage

7/23 Balloon Mortgage

Although you're monthly payment is calculated as if you will pay off the loan over 30 years, this loan requires that you completely pay your remaining balance (a significant percentage of your original loan amount) in a single payment after 5 years. This loan may be suitable for those who will sell their home or refinance on or before the balloon payment date.

This loan could be suitable for temporarily relocated workers or others who are certain they will not stay in their new home beyond the 5-year period. Unlike the 5-Year Adjustable, 5/1 Adjustable, and 5/25 Two-Step programs, which also offer a fixed rate for 5 years, the borrower often enjoys a lower interest rate for this program because the borrower is not obliging the lender to extend credit beyond the initial fixed period.

Note: Some balloon programs offer the borrower a Conditional Right to Reset, which effectively provides for an extension beyond the initial fixed period.

This is a longer version of the 5/25 Balloon Mortgage. Your monthly payment is calculated based on a 30-year amortization schedule, but you are required to pay off your outstanding balance after 7 years.

This loan may be for you if you are certain you will be moving or refinancing on or before the 7-year deadline and you wish to have the security of a fixed payment amount during this period.

Note: Some balloon programs offer the borrower a Conditional Right to Reset, which effectively provides for an extension beyond the initial fixed period.