There Are Mortgage Solutions To Help You Get Your Florida Home

Interested in buying or refinancing your current home loan? Our 5/6 month Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) from Tropical Financial Credit Union is the perfect option. A 5/6 month ARM allows you to lock in a low rate for the first 5 years of the loan, then adjusts every 6 months after that.

Tropical Financial and our 5/6 ARM is the right Florida home loan for you!

Benefits include: 

  • Lower monthly payments when compared to a conventional home loan
  • This loan is available on primary and secondary residences
  • No prepayment penalty
  • Some condominiums may qualify
  • Rate will not increase more than 1% every 6 months
  • Interest rate cannot increase more than 5% above the initial rate over the life of the loan

5/6 ARM New Purchase Rates

Rates effective as of July 22nd, 2024

6.375%*

5/6 ARM (variable rate)

Discount Points:1.125

7.238% APR**

Important Loan Information

The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property as a rate and term refinance, with a loan amount of $150,000 and an estimated property value of $200,000. The property is located in Miramar, FL and is within Broward County. The property is an existing single family home and will continue to be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account is required. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is 740.

At a 6.375% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.238%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be:    

  • 60 payments of $935.80 at a rate of 6.375%
  • 359 payments of $1036.16 at a rate of 7.500%
  • 1 payment of $1039.65 at a rate of 7.500%

If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.

Important Loan Information

The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property as a rate and term refinance, with a loan amount of $150,000 and an estimated property value of $200,000. The property is located in Miramar, FL and is within Broward County. The property is an existing single family home and will continue to be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account is required. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is 740.

At a 6.375% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.238%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be:    

  • 60 payments of $935.80 at a rate of 6.375%
  • 359 payments of $1036.16 at a rate of 7.500%
  • 1 payment of $1039.65 at a rate of 7.500%

If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.

6.375%*

Jumbo 5/6 ARM (variable rate)

Discount Points:1.000

7.190% APR**

Important Loan Information 
  
The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property, with a loan amount of $768,750 and an estimated property value of $1,025,000. The property is located in Miramar, FL and is within Broward County. The property is an existing single family home and will be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account is required. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is 740.
 
At a 6.375% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.190%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be:
  • 60 payments of $4796.00 at a rate of 6.375%
  • 299 payments of $5310.32 at a rate of 7.500%
  • 1 payment of $5313.59 at a rate of 7.500%

 If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.

Important Loan Information 
  
The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property, with a loan amount of $768,750 and an estimated property value of $1,025,000. The property is located in Miramar, FL and is within Broward County. The property is an existing single family home and will be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account is required. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is 740.
 
At a 6.375% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.190%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be:
  • 60 payments of $4796.00 at a rate of 6.375%
  • 299 payments of $5310.32 at a rate of 7.500%
  • 1 payment of $5313.59 at a rate of 7.500%

 If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.

5/6 ARM Refinance Rates

Rates effective as of July 22nd, 2024

6.750%*

5/6 ARM refi (variable rate)

Discount Points:1.000

7.404% APR**

Important Loan Information
 

The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to refinance a property as a rate and term refinance, with a loan amount of $150,000 and an estimated property value of $200,000. The property is located in Miramar, FL and is within Broward County. The property is an existing single family home and will continue to be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account is required. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is 740.

At a 6.750% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.404%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be:       

  • 60 payments of $972.90 at a rate of 6.750%
  • 299 payments of $1040.60 at a rate of 7.500%
  • 1 payment of $1039.43 at a rate of 7.500%
If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.
Important Loan Information
 

The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to refinance a property as a rate and term refinance, with a loan amount of $150,000 and an estimated property value of $200,000. The property is located in Miramar, FL and is within Broward County. The property is an existing single family home and will continue to be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account is required. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is 740.

At a 6.750% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.404%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be:       

  • 60 payments of $972.90 at a rate of 6.750%
  • 299 payments of $1040.60 at a rate of 7.500%
  • 1 payment of $1039.43 at a rate of 7.500%
If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.

6.375%*

Jumbo 5/6 ARM refi (variable rate)

Discount Points:1.000

7.162% APR**

Important Loan Information 
  
The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to refinance a property as a rate and term refinance, with a loan amount of $768,750 and an estimated property value of $1,025,000. The property is located in Miramar, FL and is within Broward County. The property is an existing single family home and will continue to be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account is required. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is 740.

At a 6.375% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.162%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be:

•  60 payments of $4796.00 at a rate of 6.375%
•  299 payments of $5310.32 at a rate of 7.500%
•  1 payment of $5313.59 at a rate of 7.500%

If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.
Important Loan Information 
  
The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to refinance a property as a rate and term refinance, with a loan amount of $768,750 and an estimated property value of $1,025,000. The property is located in Miramar, FL and is within Broward County. The property is an existing single family home and will continue to be used as a primary residence. An escrow (impound) account is required. The rate lock period is 60 days and the assumed credit score is 740.

At a 6.375% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.162%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the payment schedule would be:

•  60 payments of $4796.00 at a rate of 6.375%
•  299 payments of $5310.32 at a rate of 7.500%
•  1 payment of $5313.59 at a rate of 7.500%

If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.

* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. The interest rates, annual percentage rates (APRs), points and rebates shown are subject to change without notice. The points reflected above are Discount Points paid to lower your rate. TFCU may also charge origination fees. The actual interest rate, points, and annual percentage rate offered may differ depending on your credit qualifications, credit scores, loan to value ratio, type of property and transaction type, as many factors apply to mortgage loan financing. Rates and points will not be locked until a complete application with all the required supporting documents have been provided and a review of the file has been completed. Rates can be locked for up to 60 days. Minimum Loan amounts and other restrictions may apply. TFCU will deposit the $1 minimum requirement to open your account.

The Index. The interest rate change on this ARM will be based on an interest rate index (referred to in this disclosure as the “Index.”)  The Index is the 30-day average Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), as made available by The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed).  Information about the index is available in the SOFR Averages and Index Data (www.newyorkfed.org/markets/reference-rates/sofr-averages-and-index).

Property insurance is required; if the collateral is determined to be in an area having special flood hazards, flood insurance will be required as well.  Rates and Offers are subject to change without notice.
**5/6 ARM - Rate is variable with a periodic cap of 1.00% percentage points every 6 months with a lifetime maximum cap of 5.00% above the initial interest rate. Other restrictions may apply. Payment amount does not include taxes and insurance. Actual payment amount will be greater.