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). On mobile devices, tap “Refine Results” to find the field to enter the rate and use the plus and minus signs to select the “Loan term.”

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

How to use our mortgage amortization calculator To get the most out of the mortgage amortization calculator, you can personalize it with your own numbers. “Monthly payment” shows the estimated monthly payment, including principal and interest, property taxes and homeowners insurance.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

Do you go into panic mode when your car insurance bill arrives? Does your property tax bill give you anxiety? That used to be me. Our homeowners insurance and property taxes are not tied in with our mortgage so we receive those bills and are responsible for paying them instead of the bank that owns the mortgage.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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. Homeowners insurance may be included, or the homeowner may pay the insurer directly.) What is a mortgage?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

The money you tap from your home’s equity can be used to consolidate higher-interest debt or to improve your home. Loan estimates are great tools for comparison shopping to give you the clearest picture of which lender will help you meet your refinance goals. Ideally, you’ll also get a lower rate in the process.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

While you can’t cash out all of your home’s equity, the process gives you access to a larger sum of money without needing to sell your home. You can use this money for any purpose, including home remodeling , consolidating higher-interest debt , college tuition and other financial needs. This can be a boon for your credit score.

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