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How to Calculate the Total Mortgage Interest Paid on a Loan

October 31st, 2011 by floryn | No Comments | Filed in mortgage

 

When we take up a new mortgage, we should focus on the interest rate that we will have to pay in course of the total loan term. This will surely give us a perspective of purchasing the mortgage. In many cases, home owners are not aware of the rate of interest they have to bear over the period of 15 to 20 to 30 years. It has to be taken in mind that initially most of your mortgage payment is directed to cover the interest. Very little or none is paid towards the principal. That is exactly why we need to understand that the process by which mortgage interest is calculated.

 

In the first step you need to figure out the projected monthly payment. This will help you determine the amount of interest you will have to pay along the way of your mortgage payment. If you already hold a mortgage, then find out your most recent statement issued and get the number. Now, while calculating, make sure that you put aside additional costs of insurance, escrow payment and home owner’s association fees. Now, take the figure of your monthly mortgage and interest and then multiply it with the number of months of your total loan term.

 

The original loan amount has to be taken as new or running mortgage. The amount shows the total capital you are borrowing from financial institutions or banks. But, you need to keep this apart from the initial deposit as you take the loan against this money.

 

Using a mortgage calculator can better help you come up with the expense that you have to bear in the form of interest. An advanced mortgage calculator can be used to run a reality check to know how much money you will need to cover your fullest payment. If you prefer to refinance your mortgage, it is for the reason that you are expecting to get a favorable interest rate with the new mortgage. In that case, knowing the interest rate could better help you decide if taking such a move would give you benefit.

What is a remortgage calculator

June 14th, 2010 by floryn | No Comments | Filed in mortgage

A remortgage calculator is a helpful tool for calculating the potential monthly costs of any particular remortgage deal.  By entering the details of the remortgage deals you are interested in, you can get quotes from a mortgage specialist and work out which one is going to be the cheapest.

Remortgaging can be one of the best ways to save money on your property. Paying a slightly lower rate of interest could make a noticeable difference in your monthly mortgage payments, and in the long run, could save you thousands. Remortgage calculator service is quick and easy to use; all you need to do is input the following details:

  • Mortgage amount
  • Interest rate
  • Loan repayment term (i.e. 25 years)

But remember – before you switch mortgage deals, be sure to check all the figures, including fees and early repayment penalties.

Deceitful home owners out to make a quick buck

February 9th, 2010 by floryn | 1 Comment | Filed in mortgage, real estate

AFTER looking at several houses to buy in Windhoek, we finally found “The One”, a townhouse in the Oryx Grove Complex (Olympia). We found it with the help of Glenda, a property agent of Greendoor Properties. We liked the house so much that the day after seeing it for the first time, we met at the complex and discussed our 100% interest in purchasing the unit with the owner and property agent as witness to such discussion. Two other people also witnessed such arrangement, our parents.

ABQ home prices continue to appreciate

February 9th, 2010 by floryn | No Comments | Filed in mortgage, real estate

The Southwest Multiple Listing Service Inc., reports that both Albuquerque and Rio Rancho showed increases in the median sales prices of homes in February. The monthly median price jumped from $175,000 to $185,000, however, overall home sales declined by more than 35 percent compared to Feb. 2008. “The increase of 25.1 percent [in the median home price] from last year for Rio Rancho is probably because we have seen a number of foreclosures eliminated from the market,” said Don Padilla, 2009 chair of the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors.