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.