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How much do you plan to borrow? |
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What is the interest rate of the new home loan? |
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What is the term of the mortgage? (number of years financed).
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This is what your calculated monthly payment would be. |
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This is the total amount you will pay per year. |
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This is the total amount you will pay over the term of the loan. |
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This is the total amount of interest you will pay on the loan. |
| As you can see, the total interest you pay over the life of a loan decreases as you decrease the number of years the
loan is amortized. There is a serious drawback, though. Your monthly payment can increase significantly, therefore, weigh your options
very carefully. Talk to a financial advisor who can help you decide what's best for you. |