Download TripleCalc for FREE. It's My Gift to You. You can compare three loans at one time with TripleCalc software. The software installs easily on your Windows PC. You don't have to be online to use TripleCalc, like the other calculators on my site. You can leisurely compare three loans from three different lenders, and try different scenarios to see which loan is best for you. TripleCalc would cost you about $30 elsewhere, but you can have it for FREE. It's my gift to you for visiting my Concord Township, Mentor and Painesville Township web site. You can send copies of TripleCalc to all your friends and associates. Click on the Download link below to get TripleCalc. It's a small file (about 225k) so it will download quickly. Save it on your hard drive, and then double-click on it. You'll see that it installs in a snap...  Download
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First Time Buyers >Affording A Home
Are you getting ready to buy your first home? It is important to know how much you can afford before you begin looking at properties. Talking with a lender and getting pre-approved for a loan puts you in a stronger negotiating position with sellers.
As a rule, your monthly housing costs should not exceed 28% of your monthly pre-tax income. These costs include the mortgage payment, real estate taxes, and insurance. If you have long-term debts, such as student loans or car payments, your monthly payments, including your housing costs, should be less than 36% of your pre-tax monthly income. Some loans, such as VA and FHA loans, are more flexible with these basic guidelines.
Depending on which type of mortgage you select, you can consider houses in various price ranges. An adjustable-rate mortgage will usually enable you to qualify for a higher loan amount. Your real estate agent can help you make the basic calculations. Remember that buying at the top end of your price range gives you more time to outgrow your home, and can save you money over the long term.
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