Decision Center
Buying a Home
From pre-approval to closing.
A step-by-step decision path for buying your first (or next) home in the U.S.
Your step-by-step path
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Check what you can afford
Set a realistic price range based on income and DTI.
Open Home Affordability Calculator - 2
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Review amortization
Understand how principal vs interest changes over time.
Open Amortization Schedule Calculator
Best calculators for this decision
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Home Affordability Calculator
Home price you can afford based on income and DTI.
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Mortgage Calculator
Estimate monthly mortgage payments, interest and amortization.
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Closing Costs Calculator
US home purchase closing costs — 2-5% of price.
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PMI Calculator
Monthly Private Mortgage Insurance based on LTV.
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Mortgage Buydown Calculator
2-1, 3-2-1 and 1-0 temporary buydowns — year-by-year payment and seller subsidy.
Finance
Amortization Schedule Calculator
Break down each payment into principal and interest.