Homebuying Tools

Buying or selling a home is a complex process. Use the tools below to help your home-buying process
(all tools open in a new window):

Home Shopping Calculators

   How much can I borrow?
   How much will my mortgage payments be?
   How much will my adjustable rate payments be?
   Which is better: fixed or adjustable?
   Should I pay points to lower the rate?
   Which is better: 15- or 30-year loan term?
   How much should I put down for a new home?
   How much can I save in taxes?
   What will my closing costs be?
   Am I better off renting?
   Am I better off refinancing?
   What will my refinancing costs be?
   How can I reduce mortgage insurance costs?
   Which lender has the better loan?
   Which loan is better?
   How advantageous are extra payments?
   What home can I afford?
   (financecenter.com)

Interest Rates:

   Shop Connecticut mortgage rates (interest.com)
   Mortgage Trends and Average Mortgage Rates (interest.com)

Mortgage Headlines:

   View mortgage-related news (collected by interest.com)
   Mortgage Newsletter (subscription via interest.com)

Mortgage Education:

   The Mortgage Professor's Web site

Freddie Mac Home Inspection Information Kit:

   Helpful home inspection information (web pages)
   Helpful home inspection information (Acrobat PDF)

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Any tools at externally-linked Web sites are provided for educational and illustrative purposes only. The accuracy of the calculations and their applicability to your circumstances are not guaranteed. For personal advice regarding your financial situation, please consult with a financial advisor.