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*Assumes a 20% down payment ($83,061) and 6.5% fixed rate over a 30-year term. Your monthly housing payment (including mortgage, tax, insurance) should not exceed 28% of gross monthly income, and total debt payments should not exceed 36%.
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial milestones in your life. A mortgage is a specialized loan secured by real estate, typically structured over 15 or 30 years. Using a mortgage calculator empowers you to understand how interest rates, down payments, and loan structures impact your monthly budget.
Always aim for a 20% down payment if possible to completely eliminate Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) fees, saving you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the loan.