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\"mortgage<\/a>Last month, interest rates reached the psychological 8% barrier for the first time in more than a decade, and there is speculation that they will continue to rise. But do homeowners know the math behind the mortgage? After all, buying a home is a big decision! In fact, it’s usually the single biggest purchase most people make during their lifetime.<\/p>\n

However, if you’re not careful, you could end up paying tens of thousands of dollars in additional interest alone, which is why nobody wants to make a mistake when they’re house shopping. After all, everyone should hate paying interest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A recent survey by Chase found that only 25% of homebuyers can correctly answer basic homebuying questions regarding annual percentage rates, down payments and lenders. Of course, a well-prepared buyer should fully understand how much he or she can afford before shopping for a mortgage, shop around for reputable but low-cost lenders, review credit scores and financials before applying for the loan and have a paper trail for all funds.<\/p>\n

Needless to say, there are other resources out there designed to help homebuyers maximize their savings too. For example, there are many resources available on the Internet to help homebuyers understand the importance of understanding the math behind the mortgage, especially when it comes to minimizing home loan costs that impact consumers’ bottom line. For example, mortgage rate calculators are extremely helpful.<\/p>\n

It may be surprising to learn that interest rates are still at historically average levels. So there are real, tangible savings available to homebuyers. And the proof, as they say, is in the pudding. These days, the difference between locking in a 30-year mortgage at even 7% rather than 8% can save $100,000! Then again, one doesn’t have to wait 30 years to realize those savings. After just one year, you can bet that homebuyers will save more than enough cash for a top-of-the-line laptop computer.<\/p>\n

Most people know that interest rates play a key role in the overall cost of buying a home. However, many homebuyers forget to factor in other costs. For example, one must consider property taxes, insurance, homeowners association fees, closing costs, furniture, window coverings and home renovations.<\/p>\n

Remember, finding the best loan for your home requires that you take the time to shop around for the best rates. But it’s also just as important to understand the math behind the mortgage. And while shopping for a home loan yourself gives you the freedom to search for the best mortgage with the lowest rates and to accept that loan, it’s also true that the homebuying process can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there are plenty of handy tools designed to help homebuyers gather all of the information they need.<\/p>\n

So what are you waiting for? Take a few minutes and start looking for more information. It’s a move that will help to make you a more informed homebuyer.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Kathleen Tyler Conklin<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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