Rent vs. Buy Calculator


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Home Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Should you rent or should you buy your home? It takes more than looking at your mortgage payment to answer this question. The Home Rent vs. Buy calculator helps you weed through the fees, taxes and monthly payments to help you make a decision between these two options. This report is based on the original purchase price, fees and taxes payable at that time. Insurance and tax costs can fluctuate from year to year. Click the "View Report" button for a detailed look at the results.


Information and interactive calculators are made available to you only as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.

Disclosures

Rate and APR may vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, loan amount, state of property location, documentation type, occupancy, property type, loan to value and your credit score. Your final rate may be higher or lower than those quoted based on information relating to these factors, which may be determined after you apply. To get a custom quote based on your specific situation, contact a Citizens State Bank representative.

The annual percentage rate (APR), is the cost of credit over the term of the loan expressed as an annual rate. The APR shown here is based on the interest rates and does not take into account other loan specific finance charges you may be required to pay.

Results shown are estimates only. Speak with a Citizens State Bank representative for more specific information.

Payments shown do not include amounts for taxes and insurance. Your actual rate, payment and costs could be higher. Get an official Loan Estimate before choosing a loan.

For the Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) product, interest is fixed for a set period of time, and adjusts periodically thereafter. At the end of the fixed-rate period, the interest and payments may increase. The APR may increase after the loan consummation. Interest only loans may be available depending on your credit profile and provide for the payment of interest only for a set period of time, and payments of principal and interest thereafter. While making interest only payments, principal is not reduced. At the end of this period your monthly payment will increase, possibly substantially, because you will be required to pay down the outstanding principal. Always consider paying more than the minimum payment to pay down the principal.

Tools and calculators are provided as a courtesy to help you estimate your mortgage needs. Results shown are estimates only. Speak with a Citizens State Bank representative for more specific information. Message and data rates may apply from your service provider.

All home lending products are subject to credit and property approval. Rates, program terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Not all products are available for all amounts. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.