Some potential buyers aren’t sure if they can afford to buy a house or condo in greater Cincinnati right now and aren’t ready to talk to a loan officer just yet.  Good news – there are lots of mortgage “apps” or calculators available for use by normal people.

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If you click “Mortgage Calculator” located on the right sidebar, a simple-to-use mortgage app pops up allowing you to figure out monthly payments.  In the example below the mortgage amount is $150,000, 30 year fixed at a 4% interest rate with the first payment made in October.

This calculator doesn’t allow for you to add the estimated costs for property taxes and insurance- something most lenders require as part of an escrow account.   Hit calculate and a payment schedule and amortization table appear.

It’s important for buyers to remember their credit scores, down payment and loan type impact actual payments- but the calculator is one way to start the buying process.  Some new home buyers really need feel better about talking to a loan officer or lender first to ensure credit ratings and required documentation are good to go…and that is a smart way to get questions answered.

Need the name of a loan officer for guidance or just need to talk about the home buying process-contact -or call: 513-300-4090