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Mortgage Tool

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Compare the estimated total cost of renting versus buying over your expected time in the home.

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Renting

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Typical: 2–5% per year

Buying

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Comparison Settings

How long you plan to stay

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Typical: 3–5% per year

Renting

$294,239

Monthly Rent (today)$3,200
Total Rent Over 7 Years$294,239

No equity built. Rent increases over time.

Buying

$336,484

Monthly Payment (P&I + costs)$4,156
Estimated Home Value in 7yr$855,356
Estimated Equity Built$331,939
Net Cost Over 7 Years$336,484

Over 7 Years

Renting may cost less

Based on these inputs, renting saves an estimated $42,246 over 7 years. However, buying builds equity and long-term wealth.

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These tools are for estimate and education purposes only. They do not represent a loan approval, locked interest rate, final payment, or commitment to lend. Actual eligibility and payment depend on credit, income, assets, debts, property type, loan program, market conditions, and final underwriting approval.

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These tools are for estimate and education purposes only. They do not represent a loan approval, locked interest rate, final payment, or commitment to lend. Actual eligibility and payment depend on credit, income, assets, debts, property type, loan program, market conditions, and final underwriting approval.