Mortgage & Home Loan Suite
Calculate Payments | Affordability | Refinance | Extra Payment | Rent vs Buy π
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What is the Mortgage & Home Loan Suite?
This comprehensive Mortgage & Home Loan Suite helps you make informed decisions at every stage of homeownership. Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing, or comparing rent vs buy, our 5 calculators provide accurate, regionβaware results for US, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Oceania.
How to Use This Suite
- Basic Payment: Calculate your monthly mortgage payment including taxes, insurance, and PMI.
- Affordability: Find out how much home you can afford based on your income and debts.
- Refinance: Compare your current loan to a new one and see your breakβeven point.
- Extra Payment: See how extra payments reduce interest and shorten your loan term.
- Rent vs Buy: Compare the financial outcome of renting vs buying a home.
What is PMI and when is it required?
PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) is required in the US when your down payment is less than 20%. It protects the lender if you default. PMI typically costs 0.5-1.5% of the loan amount annually.
What are GDS and TDS ratios?
GDS (Gross Debt Service) is the percentage of your income going toward housing costs. TDS (Total Debt Service) includes all debts. In Canada, lenders typically want GDS β€ 39% and TDS β€ 44%.
π‘ Pro Tip: Even a small extra monthly payment can save you thousands in interest and shave years off your mortgage. Use the Extra Payment tab to see your personalized savings.