Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to use the mortgage calculator Under “Home price,” enter the price (if you’re buying) or the current value (if you’re refinancing). Under “Down payment,” enter the dollar amount of your down payment (if you’re buying) or the amount of equity you have (if refinancing). Buy less house.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Most people don’t have the cash to simply buy a house. Instead, they use a mortgage, which is a loan to buy a home. Each payment includes a combination of principal and interest, as well as property taxes, and, if needed, mortgage insurance. What is a mortgage? The most popular term is 30 years.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to use the Rent vs. Buy Calculator The renting-vs.-buying buying question is not something that people usually ask and answer just once. Behind the scenes (Methodology) The Rent vs. Buy Calculator uses the everyday costs of renting and buying to compute and refine results. You can adjust all of those pre-filled areas.

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