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Rent Vs. Buy – What You Get For Yor Money

June 10, 2024 by spugh 13 Comments

Trying to decide whether the rent or buy? Befre you start shopping, get a better sense of what your money can get you.* The monthly payment amounts do not include homeowners insurance or property taxes, which must be paid in addition to your loan payment. Your actual payment will be higher.

$1,000 per month

$178,750 Sales Price

based on a $143,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$1,500 per month

$268,000 Sales Price

based on a $214,400 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$2,000 per month

$357,500 Sales Price

based on a $286,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$2,500 per month

$446,750 Sales Price

based on a $357,400 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$3,000 per month

$536,000 Sales Price

based on a $428,800 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$3,500 per month

$625,750 Sales Price

based on a $500,600 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$4,000 per month

$715,250 Sales Price

based on a $572,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$4,500 per month

$805,000 Sales Price

based on a $644,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$5,000 per month

$895,000 Sales Price

based on a $716,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$5,500 per month

$984,000 Sales Price

based on a $787,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$6,000 per month

$1,007,250 Sales Price

based on a $858,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$6,500 per month

$1,116,250 Sales Price

based on a $930,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$7,000 per month

$1,251,000 Sales Price

based on a $1,001,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$7,500 per month

$1,341,250 Sales Price

based on a $1,073,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$8,000 per month

$1,430,000 Sales Price

based on a $1,144,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$8,500 per month

$1,520,000 Sales Price

based on a $1,216,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$9,000 per month

$1,608,750 Sales Price

based on a $1,287,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$9,500 per month

$1,695,000 Sales Price

based on a $1,356,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$10,000 per month

$1,787,5005Sales Price

based on a $1,430,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

$10,500 per month

$1,877,500 Sales Price

based on a $1,502,000 loan amount and a 7.5% interest rate (7.768@ APR)**

For more information, please contact me or Prosperity Home Mortgage!

These examples are provided for educational and illustrative purposes only. Examples in Blue by Prosperity Home Mortgage, Green by me.

* The monthly payment amounts do not include homeowners insurance or property taxes, which must be paid in addition to your loan payment. Your actual payment will be higher. Estimated closing costs used in the APR calculation are assumed to be paid by the borrower at closing. If the closing costs are financed, the loan, APR and payment amounts will be higher. If the down payment is less than 20%, mortgage insurance may be required and could increase the monthly payment and APR.

Closing costs vary by area. Contact your Mortgage Consultant for closing costs in your area.

** This is an illustration and does not reflect your actual loan information, cost or the exact interest rate for which you may qualify. Interest rate and annual percentage rate (APR) are based on current market conditions as of 02/28/2024, are for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice and may be subject to pricing add-ons related to property type, loan amount, loan-to-value, credit score and other variables. Please contact us for current interest rates. Your loan’s interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of the loan transaction and your credit profile up to the time of closing. Contact us for details. Additional loan programs may be available. Accuracy is not guaranteed and all products may not be available in all borrower’s geographical areas and are based on their individual situation. This is not a credit decision or a commitment to lend.

Concept ©2024 Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC. (877) 275-1762

Filed Under: Buying a Home, Buying strategies

Comments

  1. soundos says

    July 3, 2024 at 1:25 pm

    fantastic blog

    Reply
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  3. soundos says

    October 24, 2024 at 6:32 am

    thanks for all info

    Reply
  4. tita says

    December 17, 2024 at 3:12 am

    Je vous remercie

    GTU

    Reply
  5. tita says

    December 19, 2024 at 3:50 am

    Beautiful article, Thank you!

    GTU

    Reply
  6. tita says

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    GTU

    Reply
  7. tita says

    January 5, 2025 at 4:19 am

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    GTU

    Reply
  8. tita says

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    Merci boucoup pour ce post trés intéressant et imporatant

    GTU

    Reply
  9. tita says

    January 21, 2025 at 4:37 am

    Beautiful article, .

    GTU

    Reply
  10. tita says

    February 3, 2025 at 4:20 am

    What a fantastic post! , Thank you!

    GTU

    Reply
  11. tita says

    February 18, 2025 at 4:31 am

    Beautiful article, Thanks

    GTU

    Reply
  12. tita says

    February 24, 2025 at 5:09 am

    This is really а great site., Thank you!

    GTU

    Reply
  13. tita says

    March 5, 2025 at 5:05 am

    Beautiful article…

    GTU

    Reply

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