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  • When I calculate my estimated pre-qualify loan with an online calculator why are my monthly

  • payments much less than the bank just offered me?

    Often times online mortgage calculators only calculate mortgage based on the principal and interest, taxes vary widely in different areas and PMI doesn't always apply. Be sure to always overestimate a few percent so there are no hidden charges or unexpected payments that you can't handle. Unexpected charges are quite common when moving to a new home, many people forget to include parking fees, daily tolls (if travelling over bridges daily to work) and buying ordinary appliances for everyday use necessary for a new home.

    When calculating your monthly mortgage payments you have to be sure to include all charges, a mortgage includes:
    Principal, Interest, Taxes and PMI

    Be careful when buying a Co-Op or condo and be sure you can afford the montly maintenence charges and always remember gas/oil and electricity bills.



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