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Hills Bank’s Mortgage Loan Options

Hills Bank offers a variety of mortgage loans to fit your needs. Their mission is to guide you personally and carefully through the entire home loan process, so you feel confident making choices about the many options available for your new home financing. With years of experience in the mortgage industry, Hills Bank is ready to assist you each and every step of the way.

Conventional Loans

Fixed-Rate Mortgages

Fixed Rate mortgages offer a consistent interest rate and monthly payment throughout the term of the loan. Advantages include predictable payments and rate stability during market fluctuations.
Hills Bank’s mortgage loan features:

• Low rates and low closing costs.
• 100% financing available.
• Free and fast pre-approvals.
• First -time homebuyer programs.
• Convenient and flexible hours – even Saturdays with the ability to schedule online.
• A variety of loan programs including fixed, adjustable, government, lot, construction, and bridge loans.
• In-house loans provide additional flexibility for unique situations and properties.

Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)

ARM loans feature a fixed rate and payment for a set period of time. Once the initial interest rate term has ended, the payment could adjust for the remaining term of the loan. Advantages may include a lower initial interest rate and payment compared to a fixed-rate mortgage.

Government Loan Programs

Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

Hills Bank can offer the benefits of the Federal Housing Administration program with down payments at low as 3.5%. Learn more about this program on the Department of Housing and Development’s website.

Veterans Affairs (VA)

Service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses may qualify for VA Loans and its benefits including zero down payment loans and no mortgage insurance. Learn more about VA Loans on the          US Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Iowa Finance Authority (IFA)

The Iowa Finance Authority strives to assist Iowans by preserving affordable housing and promoting economic development. Learn more about the home ownership programs and financing options available from the Iowa Finance Authority’s website.

USDA Rural Development Loan Assistance

The United States Department of Agriculture has developed programs to improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. Learn more about financial programs designed to assist with housing needs for citizens in rural communities.

Special Loan Programs

At Hills Bank we strive to get to know you, understand your needs, and respond with the right solutions. We seek out and are aware of additional financing options to save you money and offer special loan programs.

• State and local grant programs
• Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
• Military Homeownership Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental Resident Loan Product

Construction or Lot Loans

Hills Bank offers competitive terms on our new construction and lot loans. Call us at 1-800-445-5725 (1-800-HILLSBK) or schedule an appointment online with a mortgage lender to learn more.

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