For the everyday homebuyer, balloon mortgages are a relic of the past — and for good reason. This type of mortgage was widely used in the lead-up to the 2008 financial ...
Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas ...
If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, you should get familiar with your mortgage options. Balloon mortgages are not as common as traditional 15-year and 30-year mortgages. However, there are ...