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Monthly Payment Tips

Tips to understand your monthly mortgage payment

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Overview

Monthly mortgage payments are typically the most under quoted aspect of the home buying process by disingenuous loan officers, especially the builder preferred and online "so called discount" lenders. Understanding how and why they do this with articles that help you get a more accurate grasp of your monthly mortgage payment will assist you in making smart buying decisions.

Who this is for: Anyone financing or refinancing a home in California.

What you'll learn

  • Property taxes and supplemental taxes and how they impact your payment
  • Homeowners' insurance in wildfire risk areas
  • PMI and FHA MIP and USDA monthly guarantee fee
  • Principal & interest portion of your monthly payment

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