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How much house can you afford?
In determining the length of your loan, you may want to consider:
▪ Total amount of interest you want to pay over the course of your loan.
For example, the total cost of a 30-year loan is higher than the total cost of a 10, 15, or 20-year loan. You are trading lower monthly payments for a greater number of monthly payments.
▪ Your ability to make high monthly payments.
If you can afford to pay more per month, you reduce the number of months you have to pay. Also, choosing a 15-year term will save you thousands in interest charges vs. the typical 30 years.