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Affordability How Much Can I Borrow? How much can you borrow from a lender? Use this calculator to see the amount you can afford from the lender's point of view. Affordability Calculator »
Calculator How Much Income Do I Need to Qualify? Do you need to know how much money you must earn to purchase the house of your dreams? This calculator will help you figure it out Income Calculator »
Rent vs Buy Calculator Rent VS Buy Still renting an apartment and thinking about a home purchase? This calculator can help you make the final decision. Rent Vs Buy Calculator »
Monthly Payments How Much Will My Payment Be? Calculate your monthly payment with applicable finance charges, PMI, hazard insurance, and property taxes. Payment Calculator »

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Home Search Based On Rent Amount If you’re used to a monthly payment, use our calculator to input a payment and see homes that are available in that monthly payment range. Smart Home Search »
Find Your Community Deciding where you’ll establish some roots is a big decision which also includes the neighborhood and city amenities. We’ve got detailed information on hundreds of communities. Communities Search »
Prioritize Home Needs & Wants Identifying your needs and wants is a start. Yet prioritizing them helps you plan and make decisions towards home ownership. Prioritization Tool »
Get Pre-Approved If you think you’re financially ready to buy, you can start in the First Home program and our mortgage consultant will determine the amount you are pre-approved for a mortgage. Start the First Home Program »
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