Here’s a new addition for your home buying toolbox: a quick way to estimate a total monthly housing payment and the income needed to qualify.
Just bookmark this payment and qualification calculator link and make a quick visit while you’re looking at homes. I hope you’ll feel more comfortable knowing what you’ll likely pay each month and whether the loan may work for your particular situation.
Give it a try now!
We may not be comparing real apples and oranges, but we’re coming pretty close in the home financing industry. And if you’re at all interested in using your home’s equity to access cash, then this comparison is for you.
As we discussed in our last email, there are two common ways to get cash from your home—a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance.
In the current environment, many people want to keep the great interest rate they already have on their home loan, so they automatically choose a HELOC over a refinance. But wait—there’s a big difference that can make the benefits hard to compare at a glance. HELOCs have adjustable interest rates, whereas most home loans are fixed.
Take a look.
If you’re interested in exploring your options more or you have questions about home financing, please reach out. I’ll be happy to help.
Getting the keys to your first home is an exciting goal. Use our quick game to discover four keys of preparation that may assure a smooth transaction.
The more you learn about the home buying process before you get started, the better you may feel about taking this step. Please reach out to me anytime you have questions. I'll be happy to help.
As you're looking for a new home or dreaming of homeownership, consider keeping this website handy. You can type in an address to learn more about the surrounding area, from typical commute, to schools that serve the neighborhood, to recent sales. There's lots more to discover too. Check it out:
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