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Mortgage Calculators

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Will Buying Points Save You Money?

Should you buy points? Buying points when you close your mortgage can reduce its interest rate, which in turn reduces your monthly payment. But each "point" will cost you 1% of your mortgage balance. This calculator helps you determine if you should pay for points, or use the money to increase your down payment. Click on the "View Report" button to review your information.

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Term: Number of years for this mortgage. Most common terms are 15 years and 30 years.
Mortgage amount: Total balance for your mortgage.
Interest rate: Annual interest rate for this mortgage without purchasing any discount points.
Years in home: The number of years you expect to live in this home or the number of years before you refinance your mortgage.
Principal and interest: Monthly principal and interest (PI) for this mortgage.
Points rate: Annual interest rate for this mortgage with discount points.
Points: The number of discount points you need to receive the lower rate. Each point costs 1% of your mortgage amount.

The mortgage calculators are provided by KJE Computer Solutions, LLC and made available to NUMBER1EXPERT as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We can't guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.

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Real Estate Tips

Working With An Agent >Referrals

You leave the closing feeling really good about the way your agent handled the sale of your home. It was priced well, and by following your real estate agent's advice on how to show your home to its best advantage, you sold it quickly. The agent followed up with the lender and the appraiser to make sure that everything went smoothly and that small problems didn't become big ones. You had heard stories from friends about their stressful moves, and you are relieved and happy that you were spared any serious mix-ups. How do you say "Thanks for a job well done" to your agent?

Real estate agents depend on referrals for a big part of their business. An agent who has served you well will probably do a professional job for your friends or colleagues. The nicest thing you can do for a good real estate agent is to pass their name on to prospective buyers or sellers.

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Real Estate Trivia

Q	What island was sold to Peter Minuit by the Indians for goods valued at 60 guilders ($24)?
A	Peter Minuit arrived with a group of Dutch settlers in 1626 and purchased what is now known as Manhattan.
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