In an effort to assist you with your home financing questions, we've included these mortgage banking resources.  We find these tools very useful and hope you do too. 
     

Calculators    Preparing for Home Ownership      Am I better off renting?      Am I better off refinancing?      What home can I afford?        How much should I put down for a new home?    Understanding Finances     How advantageous are extra payments?        How much can I borrow?     How much can I save in taxes?        How much will my mortgage payments be?        Should I pay points to lower the rate?        Which is better: 15 or 30 year term?        Which is better: fixed or adjustable?        Which loan is better?

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