Alder Home
Fictional provider30-year fixed mortgage
- Illustrative APR
- 6.471%
- Monthly principal & interest
- $2,184
- Upfront loan costs
- $3,500
A balance of payment and upfront cost
The tradeoffA lower upfront cost can come with a higher interest rate.
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30-year fixed mortgage
A balance of payment and upfront cost
The tradeoffA lower upfront cost can come with a higher interest rate.
30-year fixed mortgage
Lower rate, more paid upfront
The tradeoffRecovering the higher upfront cost takes time.
30-year fixed mortgage
Keep more cash for moving day
The tradeoffThe higher rate raises monthly and lifetime interest costs.
$350,000 loan, 30-year fixed term, 20% down, owner-occupied single-family home, 760 credit score assumed. Costs paid upfront. APR assumes all shown loan costs are finance charges. Payment excludes taxes, insurance, HOA, and mortgage insurance. Other closing costs may apply.
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