There are a large number of mortgage types. One of these types is a balloon mortgage. A balloon mortgage differs from a regular 30 year fixed. A balloon mortgage calculates the payments similarly, but the payoff date is usually long before the 30-year mark. Balloon mortgages have their definite pros and cons and people interested in them should look into every aspect of them before making a decision.With a regular 30-year fixed mortgage, the homeowner will generally make standard payments until the final payment 30 years after the loan origination. The payments to the principle of the loan are exactly the same for the entire 30 years. The only amount that changes is the interest payment.A balloon mortgage is usually paid off in less than 15 years. This type of mortgage allows the homeowner