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  2. How to read and compare mortgage loan estimates - AOL

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    The final page of the loan estimate lists more important details of your mortgage agreement, like the names of the lender and the loan officer, plus three key figures you can use for comparison ...

  3. Renting vs. buying a house: Which is right for you? - AOL

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    The costs associated with renting a home vs. owning one depend heavily on where you live and the local housing market. Bankrate’s rent vs. buy calculator can help you break down many of these ...

  4. Housing affordability index - Wikipedia

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    A value of 100 means that a family with the median income has exactly enough income to qualify for a mortgage on a median-priced home. An index above 100 signifies that family earning the median income has more than enough income to qualify for a mortgage loan on a median-priced home, assuming a 20% down payment and a qualifying ratio of 25%.

  5. Debt-to-income ratio - Wikipedia

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    If the lender requires a debt-to-income ratio of 28/36, then to qualify a borrower for a mortgage, the lender would go through the following process to determine what expense levels they would accept: Using yearly figures: Gross income of $45,000; $45,000 × .28 = $12,600 allowed for housing expense.

  6. Good faith estimate - Wikipedia

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    This is an upfront charge paid to the lender to get a lower mortgage rate – the same as “buying the rate down” 803 - Appraisal Fee; This is the cost of the independent appraisal. It is usually paid by the buyer. 804 - Credit Report; This is the cost of the credit report. The lender does not have to pass this cost along to the buyer.

  7. Guide to Getting a Mortgage for a Rental Property - AOL

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    Buying a rental property is one way to create another stream of income. Likely, you must finance the property with a mortgage. But, it's usually harder to qualify for a mortgage for a rental ...

  8. Mortgage calculator - Wikipedia

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    A lender will compare the person's total monthly income and total monthly debt load. A mortgage calculator can help to add up all income sources and compare this to all monthly debt payments. [citation needed] It can also factor in a potential mortgage payment and other associated housing costs (property taxes, homeownership dues, etc.). One ...

  9. Want to Buy Rental Property? Consider The Expenses - AOL

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