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by: Jakob Jelling
“You’ve been approved!” The words you have always wanted
to hear when you filled out the home loan application. It swirls through
your mind the opportunities and memories you will cherish in your new
home. Before you even start shopping for a home it is best to understand
in real terms what you can afford. Your income level may make it tight
for you every month to make the mortgage payment if you purchase too much
home.
You may wish to know how much the home may cost you before you sign your
contract. So you will need to be a financial calculator to figure out
the monthly paper in real-terms. There is an easier way. The Internet
has become the best place for mathematical equations and there are some
great websites that will do the figures for you should you know the absolute
basics of the transaction. Here are some of the factors that can help
you determine what your monthly interest rate will be:
Amount of home
Percentage of interest
Duration of loan (5, 15 or 30 years)
Down payment
Insurance (percentage of loan)
Start date of the loan
Sites like bankrate.com and countrywide.com provide free online calculators.
Save yourself time and frustration trying to determine the monthly payment
when these programs offered free work well. Some of the calculators can
also factor in extra payments to your schedule and will show the end result
savings. An amortization schedule is also provided to show you how your
payments over the thirty years reduce your liability and increase your
equity in the property.
Most mortgage lenders will give you a maximum you can afford and should
be within a few dollars of the actual dollar amount should you ask them
for the monthly payment calculated. Your being comfortable with the mortgage
payment will help you recognize your monthly commitment to the property.
There is a lot more involved than just making the payment to the mortgage,
utilities, upgrades and other expenses come into play when factoring in
all your overall commitment.
By Jakob Jelling
http://www.cashbazar.com
About The Author: Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.cashbazar.com.
Visit his website for the latest on personal finance, debt elimination,
budgeting, credit cards and real estate.
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