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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.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2014

Common commission percents of your property’s sales price can range from 3 – 7% – which add up fast. They might include things such as fees charged for obtaining a mortgage; cost of home inspections; homeowner’s insurance; title insurance and settlement fees; property taxes or transfer taxes.

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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. You’ll need at least three valid comps to come up with a likely range of market value for your house.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Consider how different credit score ranges impact your interest rate, monthly payments and total interest. These fees will vary by state and by individual transaction, but they will almost certainly range into the thousands of dollars. Your bank or credit card company might offer free access to your score or credit report, too.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address. Short term vs. long term Most personal loan terms range between one and seven years. Most lenders have websites with secure portals you can use to upload requested documents.

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