10/30/2026
Your loan estimate shouldn’t require a decoder ring❗
Before you sign for a mortgage, there are a few numbers you should actually understand:
→ INTEREST RATE
The rate you’re being charged to borrow the money.
→ APR
Not the same thing as your interest rate. APR reflects certain additional costs of borrowing, which can help give you more context when comparing loans.
→ CASH TO CLOSE
The estimated amount you’ll need to bring to closing. This is a number you want to know BEFORE closing day.
→ LOAN COSTS
Look at what you’re actually being charged by the lender and other parties involved in the loan, not just the rate you were quoted.
→ PROJECTED PAYMENT
Taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance (when applicable), and other costs can change the number you actually need to budget for.
🎃 The scariest mortgage is the one you don’t understand.
If someone sends you a loan estimate and you have no clue what you’re looking at, send it to me. I’ll help you break it down.
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