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How to Use a Mortgage Calculator to Determine Your Monthly Payments, Interest and More

November 19, 2021 by Patrick Jones

Are you thinking about using a mortgage to buy a new home? In this blog post we'll discuss mortgage calculators and how to use one of these tools to determine your monthly mortgage payments, interest charges, amortization periods and more.

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Understanding How Mortgage Calculators Work and When to Make Use of One

June 23, 2017 by Patrick Jones

Investing in a home is a big financial decision, and along with the decision to buy is the question of how much mortgage you'll be able to afford. While your debt-to-income ratio can be helpful in determining the range for your mortgage amount, a mortgage calculator can be a beneficial tool in coming to a potential price. If you're curious about how and if this financial tool can benefit you, here are the details about using a mortgage calculator.

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The Top 5 Mortgage Calculators on the Web and the Pros and Cons of Each

March 29, 2016 by Patrick Jones

If you're shopping for a great mortgage, you'll want to use a mortgage calculator. Mortgage calculators keep getting more accurate and more complex, allowing you to explore the various details involved in a mortgage. Try one of these mortgage calculators to learn what you can expect.

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A Quick and Easy Guide to Using an Online Mortgage Calculator

January 5, 2016 by Patrick Jones

If you're in the market for a new mortgage, using an online mortgage calculator is a great way to determine what kind of terms you can expect to see and how they'll affect your home purchase. Here are just a few ways that you can use an online mortgage calculator to learn more about your mortgage needs and find the mortgage that is best for you.

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The LTV Ratio: How ‘Loan-to-Value’ Works and Why You Need to Understand This Ratio

December 2, 2014 by Patrick Jones

Are you in the market for a new home? If you plan on using mortgage financing to buy your next home you've likely heard the phrase "loan-to-value" or the acronym "LTV" before. Let's take a quick look at the loan-to-value ratio including why it's important, how to calculate it and how it can affect your mortgage.

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