Calculators
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Free mortgage, affordability, closing-cost and rent-vs-buy calculators for people planning to buy their first home.
Mortgage payment
Affordability
Uses 36% total DTI, ~1.5% tax+insClosing costs
Typical buyer range 2–5%. See your state.Rent vs buy (N years)
Extra payments
Extra amount goes to principal every month, starting with the first payment.Related guides
Common questions
Are these calculators free?
Yes. They run in your browser with no sign-up, and nothing you type is sent to us.
Where does the default interest rate come from?
It is this week's average 30-year fixed rate, 7.24%, from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey as published on FRED.
How much are closing costs?
Buyers typically pay about 2% to 5% of the price. Each state page breaks down transfer taxes and typical fees.
Updated . Official sources: Freddie Mac PMMS, FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, CFPB: Buying a house.
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