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Option ARM Program Highlights and Guidelines 1-, 3-, 6-
and 12-Month Option ARMS

Features 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-Month Option ARMS
Available Indices 12-MTA or COFI
Available Products With the 12-MTA: 1-, 3-, 6-, 12-month Option ARM (Full and Low Doc)
With the COFI: 1- and 3-month Option ARM (Full and Low Doc)
Initial Fixed Interest Period 1, 3, 6, or 12 months
Product Type ARM
Term 15-, 30- and 40-year term
Maximum Loan Amount $2,500,000
Initial Fixed Payment Period 12 months
Interest Rate Adjustment Frequency Monthly after initial fixed interest period
Payment Adjustment Frequency Annually from the first payment date
Payment Change Cap 7.5% maximum cap increase or decrease, except as defined in recast parameters below, without regard to payment cap
Potential Deferred Interest Possible, depending on payment option selected
Maximum deferred interest - 125% of original loan amount (110% in NY)
Recast Fifth year and every five years thereafter or immediately if the negative limit exceeds 125% (110% in NY)
Payment Options After the initial period, borrowers may have up to four payment options:
1. Minimum Payment Due (may result in deferred interest)
2. Interest Only*
3. Full Principal and Interest Payment (based on the remaining term of the loan)*
4. Full Principal and Interest Payment (based on a 15-year term)*
*will not be offered if the payment is less than the minimum payment due
Advantage 90 Available on loans of 80.01% to 89.9% LTV with no MI. Not available on Sub-Prime
Assumability Yes, subject to an assumption fee and certain conditions
Eligible Properties -1-4 units
-Condos and PUDs
-Detached SFR only on loans >$1M
-1-unit co-op (NY only)
Occupancy -Owner Occupied
-Non-owner-occupied
-Second home
Loan Purpose -Purchase
-Cash-out refinance
-No cash-out refinance
MI Coverage Requirements Borrower paid monthly is required for all loans with an LTV greater than or equal to 90%, and is available for loans greater than 80%. MI is not available in NY on potential deferred interest ARMs greater than 80%.
Uninsured Sub-Prime (greater than 80.0% to 89.9%)
Secondary/Subordinate Financing Available. See Product and Pricing Guide for eligibility and maximums.
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