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Rent vs Buy Calculator

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Home Price

Enter the amount of the home's value.

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Down Payment

Enter the amount or percentage of the down payment.

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Mortgage Amount

Enter the amount of the actual mortgage after down payment.

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Interest Rate

Enter the current Market Rate.

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Loan Term

Choose the number of years of the Mortgage.

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Mortgage Start Date

Choose the month and year the mortgage will start.

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PMI Rate

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) protects the lender from losing money if you default on the loan. Most mortgages with a down payment of less than 20% require PMI. his is an estimate based on the details above. PMI can vary significantly based on several factors.

Optional Information

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Home Insurance

Enter the annual amount of insurance.

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Annual Tax Amount

Enter the annual tax amount.

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HOA Dues

Enter the annual HOA dues.

informationBuying Assumptions

informationRenting Assumptions

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Property Value or Purchase Price

Enter the property Value or purchase Price.

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Unit 1 Monthly Rent

Enter the Unit 1 Monthly Rent.

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Annual Property Taxes

Enter the Annual Property Taxes.

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Annual Insurance

Enter the Annual Insurance.

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Monthly HOA Fee

Enter the Monthly HOA Fee.

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Annual Utilities

Enter the Annual Utilities.

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Closing Costs

Enter the Closing Costs.

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Years 1 years

Results Summary

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Buying Renting
Cash Spent $ $
Home value -$ --
Balance on Loan $ --
Closing costs on sale $ --
Adjusted Net Cash Savings $ $

Rent

$

Buy

$556
YEAR

2

BUY GAIN

$43,244

BUY

$43,244

RENT

$43,244

Out of Pocket Cost:If you opt for homeownership of a property valued at $, your total expenses out of your pocket for 2 years would add up to $. However, if you choose to rent instead, your overall expenditure would come to $, thus saving you $ (which also covers the down payment you would have otherwise made).
Financial Gain:After 2 years, if you choose to purchase the property, the value of equity in your home would be $, which you can access upon selling it.
Summary:Based on the overall expenses incurred and the equity gained, it would be more advantageous for you to buy the property instead of renting, provided you intend to reside in the house for more than 2 years.