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Adjustable-rate Loan
Amortization
Balloon
Closing Costs
Conforming Loan
Conventional Loans
Down Payment
FHA Loans
Fixed-rate Loan
Full Line Construction
Home Equity Loans
Home Improvement Loans
Interest
International Borrowers
Jumbo Financing
Prepayment Penalty
Principal
Problem Credit
No-Income / Stated-Income
Non-conforming Loan
Second Liens
Teacher Programs
VA Loans

Adjustable-rate Loan

A mortgage with an interest rate that may change, usually in response to changes in the Treasury Bill rate or the prime rate. Call us today for your Adjustable-rate Loan needs.

Amortization

The gradual elimination of a mortgage in regular payments over a specified period of time. Such payments must be sufficient to cover both principal and interest. Call us Today!

Balloon

A feature associated with short-term loans which have a relatively small payment but one large payment due at a specific date to pay the remaining balance. Hill Country Loans can help you with your Balloon Payment.

Closing Costs

Fees and expenses, over and above the price of the property, incurred by the buyer and/or the seller in the property ownership transfer. Call us Today!.

Conforming Loan

A mortgage loan less than $300,700 made within the guidelines established by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) or Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). Hill Country Loans has a Conforming Loans program matched to your needs.

Conventional Loans

Conventional conforming loans are available for up to $307,000. We have Fixed- or Variable-rate loans with terms of up to 30 years. Hill Country Loans has partnered with private lenders to offer you the best rates available.

Down Payment

The part of the purchase price paid in cash up front, reducing the amount of the loan or mortgage. Raging from O-down for FHA and VA loans up to 20% for other loans. Call Hill Country Loans to find the right loan program for you.

FHA Loans

A Federal loan program which is designed to promote home ownership for people who might not otherwise be able to qualify for a conventional loan. FHA loans have lower qualifying ratios than conventional loans, and often require smaller or no down payments. Hill Country Loans specializes in Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loans.

Fixed-rate Loan

A loan in which the interest rate does not change during the entire term of the loan. Call Hill Country Loans today to get the best Fixed-rate Loan.

Full Line Construction

A loan program which is generally followed by conventional financing issued upon completion of improvements. Hill Country Loans has partnered with lenders who finance real estate construction.

Home Equity Loans

A loan which is based on a percentage of the available equity in your home. We have programs available which use up to 100% of the equity in your home. Hill Country Loans works with many lenders to get you the best rates on a Home Equity loan.

Home Improvement Loans

A revolving line of credit which is secured by the equity in your home. As you borrow against your line and repay it, the funds again become available for your use. Hill Country Loans can secure a Home Improvement Loan for up to 100% of the equity in your home. Ask us how!

Interest

The fee charged by a lender the use of borrowed money, usually expressed as an annual percentage of the principal; the rate is dependent upon the time value of money, the credit risk of the borrower, and the inflation rate. A Hill Country Loan associate will find a loan with the lowest interest rate available.

International Borrowers

Hill Country Loans specializes in commercial property funding, real estate acquisitions and refinancing for non-US citizens and/or companies. Call a customer service specialist to learn more about our International Programs.

Jumbo Financing

Loans with balances higher than $300,700. Offered in Fixed- or Variable-rate loan with a variety of terms. Hill Country Loans customer service specialists are on hand to help with your Jumbo Loan.

Prepayment Penalty

A small percentage of the remaining balance charged if the borrower refinances or otherwise pays off their loan within the first years of a loan. Call Hill Country Loans to learn more about our wide range of loan programs.

Principal

The remaining unpaid balance on a mortgage which decreases as payments including interest are made. Call Hill Country Loans today!

Problem Credit

Hill Country Loans offers Credit-rebuilding programs for those with previously discharged bankruptcies, foreclosures, etc. Call today to rebuild your credit for tomorrow.

No-Income / Stated-Income

A loan program designed for individuals wishing to use only their credit scores to qualify without traditionally documented income. Hill Country Loans offers several No-Income / Stated-Income Loans.

Non-conforming Loan


A mortgage loan made outside the guidelines established by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) or Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). Examples of non-conforming loans are second mortgages, mortgages with balances over $300,700 or loans made to individuals with problem credit. Hill Country Loans will help you find a perfect loan.


Second Liens


An additional mortgage behind the first mortgage on your property. Hill Country Loans can help you finance a business, vacation or other need with a second mortgage. Call us Today!


Teacher Programs


Teacher Programs have easier qualifying and 0 Money Down options available Hill Country Loans is proud to offer programs to teachers throughout the State of Texas.


VA Loans


A Federal loan program where loans which are reserved for Veterans and select government employees. VA loans have lower qualifying ratios than conventional loans, and often require smaller or no down payments. Hill Country Loans specializes Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans.
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