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Mortgage Calculators, Guides & Home Financing Tools

From your first payment to your last — free tools to help you buy smarter, pay off faster, and save thousands in interest.

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📊 Current Mortgage Rates — Updated September 3, 2026
30-Year Fixed
6.71%
Up from 6.66%
15-Year Fixed
6.04%
Up from 5.98%
Source: Freddie Mac
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🧭 Which Mortgage Is Right for You?

Every mortgage decision — how much house you can afford, whether to recast or refinance, what closing costs actually cost in your state — comes down to running real numbers, not rules of thumb. These guides walk through the reasoning behind each calculator below, so you know which tool actually answers your question before you start typing in numbers.

🧮 Mortgage Calculators

From your very first quote to a lump-sum recast years into the loan, this is every calculator we've built for home financing — monthly payment estimators, payoff strategies, loan-type comparisons, and closing cost tools built specifically for NJ, NY, and CT buyers.

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Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your full monthly payment including principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and PMI. See a complete amortization schedule.
Monthly PaymentAmortizationPMITaxes & Insurance
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Pay Off Mortgage or Invest?
Should extra money go toward your mortgage or into the market? A real month-by-month simulation compares both strategies with your actual numbers.
Month-by-MonthGrowth ChartAny Loan Type
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Recast Mortgage Calculator
Make a lump sum payment and see your new lower monthly payment instantly — no refinancing, no credit check, keep your rate.
New PaymentMonthly SavingsBreak-Evenvs Investing
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Extra Payment Calculator
Already into your mortgage? See exactly how extra monthly payments, lump sums, or biweekly payments cut years off and save thousands.
Extra MonthlyLump SumBiweeklyInterest Saved
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15-Year Mortgage Calculator
See your exact 15-year payment vs 30-year — full PITI breakdown, total interest saved, and an extra-payment option to close the gap.
Side by SidePITI BreakdownExtra Payment Option
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Mortgage Calculator with PMI
See your exact monthly payment with PMI included, and exactly when PMI drops off your loan.
PMI AmountDrop Date20% Equity
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Home Affordability Calculator
Know your true max budget before you start shopping. Based on income, debts, down payment, and current rates.
Max Purchase PriceDTI RatioDown Payment
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Closing Cost Calculator
Estimate every closing fee before you make an offer — lender, title, taxes, and prepaids, with accurate state-specific rules for NJ, NY, and CT plus a national estimate for any other state.
NJ / NY / CT AccurateAny StateBuyer Costs
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NJ Seller Net Proceeds
Real tiered Realty Transfer Fee brackets and the 2025 Graduated Percent Fee (mansion tax) — not a flat estimate.
Tiered RTFMansion TaxNet Proceeds
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28/36 Rule Calculator
Calculate your front-end and back-end debt-to-income ratios instantly, and find your maximum qualifying home payment.
DTI RatioMax Payment
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Amortization Schedule Calculator
Generate a full month-by-month schedule — see exactly how much goes to principal vs interest, and your loan balance over time.
Full SchedulePrincipal vs Interest
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Biweekly Mortgage Calculator
See exactly how much you save by switching to biweekly payments — years cut off your loan and your new payoff date.
Years SavedNew Payoff Date
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FHA Mortgage Calculator
See your exact monthly payment including FHA mortgage insurance premium (MIP), taxes, and insurance.
MIP Included3.5% Down
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First-Time Buyer Mortgage Calculator
Built for first-time buyers — see your full monthly payment, how much house you can afford, and available buyer programs.
Buyer ProgramsAffordability
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Down Payment Assistance Finder
Find down payment assistance programs, grants, and HUD-approved housing counselors in your state — free finder linking to official HUD resources.
By StateHUD Resources
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Mortgage Points Calculator
See exactly when buying discount points pays off — customize your rate reduction, point cost, and how long you'll keep the loan.
Breakevenvs Investing Cash
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Refinance Breakeven Calculator
Find out exactly how long it takes to break even on a refinance — monthly savings, closing costs, and your breakeven month.
Breakeven MonthMonthly Savings
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Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the true 5, 10, and 15-year cost of renting vs buying a home in your situation.
5/10/15-Year CostTrue Comparison
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USDA Loan Calculator
Calculate your USDA loan payment including the 1% upfront guarantee fee and 0.35% annual fee — zero down payment.
Zero DownGuarantee Fee
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HELOC Calculator
See your available credit line based on your home value and mortgage balance, plus draw-period and repayment-period payments.
Available CreditBoth Payment Phases
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VA Mortgage Calculator
See your exact monthly payment with VA funding fee included — no down payment, no PMI required.
$0 DownFunding Fee
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Construction Loan Calculator
Building instead of buying? See your down payment, construction-phase interest, and permanent monthly payment.
Down PaymentConstruction Interest
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Weekly rate updates and honest, first-person breakdowns — including the 15 vs 30-year argument and a real test of biweekly vs extra monthly payments.

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