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15 vs. 30 Yr Mortgages

Determining which mortgage term is right for you can be a challenge. With a 15 year mortgage you will pay significantly less interest, but only if you can afford the higher monthly payment. Use this calculator to compare these two mortgage terms, and let us help you decide which term is better for you.

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Mortgage amount: Original or expected balance for your mortgage.
Interest rate: Annual interest rate for your mortgage. Interest rates are generally lower for shorter term mortgages.
Marginal tax rate: This is your combined state and federal tax rate. This is used to calculate your potential income tax savings by deducting your mortgage interest.
Monthly payment: Monthly principal and interest payment (PI). Both 30 year and 15 year mortgages are shown.
Total payments: Total of all monthly payments over the full term of the mortgage. Both 30 year and 15 year mortgages are shown.
Total interest: Total of all interest paid over the full term of the mortgage. Both 30 year and 15 year mortgages are shown.

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First Time Buyers >Questions from Real Estate Agents

Real estate agents begin their professional relationship with buyers by asking numerous questions about the buyer's personal and financial situation. The answers to these questions will give the real estate agent a clear idea about the buyer's housing needs and price range. It is a waste of time for an agent to show a buyer homes they can't afford, and it can be disheartening to consider unrealistic possibilities.

In order to do a great job finding you a home, your real estate agent needs to have some basic information about your income, debts, and the amount of cash you have available for a purchase. Your agent also needs to know something about your lifestyle. How large is your family? Where do you work? Do you have school-age children? Do you enjoy entertaining? What hobbies would you like to accommodate?

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