Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Closing costs vary according to many factors, including where you live, but generally range from 2% to 6% of the loan amount. You can shop around to get the best deal on some items, such as home insurance, but you can’t control the costs for things like taxes and government fees. How much are closing costs? Breakdown of costs.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
An important metric that your mortgage lender uses to calculate the amount of money you can borrow is the DTI ratio — comparing your total monthly debts (for example, your mortgage payments, including insurance and property tax payments) to your monthly pre-tax income. How much can I afford to spend on a house?
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Knowing how to calculate your home’s value with the help of online tools and trained professionals better prepares you to buy, sell, refinance, tap into your home’s equity — or even negotiate lower property taxes. Then it uses this information to estimate how values fluctuate in a given market.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Consider how different credit score ranges impact your interest rate, monthly payments and total interest. Setting a realistic budget for your new home will help inform how much you can afford and what your all-in costs will be. Your bank or credit card company might offer free access to your score or credit report, too.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Documents to gather for a personal loan application You’ll need to provide documentation as part of the personal loan approval process to verify the information you provided on your application. They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address.
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