Free Buyer Tool 01
What will this home really cost each month?
Go beyond principal and interest. Estimate the payment, ownership reserve, and cash needed before choosing a home price.
01 · Your Starting Point
Four numbers first. Details only when you want them.
The planner starts with current educational assumptions. Change every number to match the property and lender information you have.
Fine tune taxes, insurance, and cashOptional
The default reflects Freddie Mac's July 30, 2026 average for a 30 year fixed mortgage. Your actual quote depends on the loan, borrower, lender, property, points, and timing.
Review Freddie Mac PMMS ↗The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says buyer closing costs typically range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price, excluding the down payment. This planner starts at 3%.
Review CFPB guidance ↗Use the right tool
Need proceeds from a home you already own?
This planner is for the purchase itself. If your next purchase depends on selling another property, use the Sell Then Buy Planner to coordinate both sides.
Open Sell Then Buy Planner →This is an educational planning estimate, not a loan estimate, preapproval, credit decision, tax calculation, insurance quote, or guarantee. Confirm property specific figures with the appropriate lender, insurance agent, county, title company, and other licensed professionals.