What Would You Give Up to Be Debt-Free?
Consumers looking to get out from under a mountain of credit card debt have likely encountered their share of aspirational stories. They usually go like this: Penny-pinching Peter rid himself of…
Daniel Tonkovich
Dan is a data analyst. He went to college in Louisiana then worked for a bank. Now he spends his time staring at amortization schedules so you don't have to.
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What Would You Give Up to Be Debt-Free?
Looking to get out from under a mountain of credit card debt? You’ve likely come across an aspirational story or 12 while clicking around. They usually go like this: Penny-pinching…
Saving for a down payment
After you enter home value and down payment, NerdWallet will calculate how long it will take you to save for a down payment. Happy calculating!
Millennial Homeownership: Cities With the Most and Fewest Young Homeowners
Millennials have been the largest group of home buyers since 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors. And they are finding opportunities to buy homes in cities of a…
Closing Costs Calculator
How we got here How do you calculate closing costs? The closing costs calculator clears up one of the most confusing steps in the mortgage process, showing you at a…
FHA Mortgage Calculator
An FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA loans require a smaller down payment, have lower closing costs and allow relaxed lending standards to help…
VA Mortgage Loan Calculator
If you serve in the military or are a veteran and want to buy a house, you probably qualify for a loan insured by the Department of Veterans Affairs. A…
How Much More It Costs to Own vs. Rent in Your State
Owning a home is often considered the American dream — and it’s an expensive one. Homeowners in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., pay from 33% to 93% more for…
Your State’s Most Popular Mortgage Lender Is Probably Local
Home buyers have ample options when choosing a mortgage lender, including neighborhood credit unions, big-name national banks and online-only lenders. But which type appeals the most to consumers across the…
The Rate of Mortgage Approvals in Each State
Millions of Americans look to mortgage loans to help them buy homes, but the number of applications — and the percentage actually getting approved and funded — varies by where they live. To…
