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Faith Estimate & Mortgage Closing Cost Calculator. I believe
the use of this calculator is self explanatory, but you may
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Which loan program is right for me?
VA home loan
If you're an eligible veteran with little or no cash, or cannot make a significant down payment, choose the VA home loan with the maximum seller paid closing cost option. Read more
FHA home loan
The FHA is a very popular loan program for home buyers with little or no cash. The down payment is only 3.5% and the seller can pay a large percentage of the home buyer's closing costs. Choose "maximum" under the seller assistance option to obtain the lowest cash requirement. Read more
USDA home loan
The USDA loan does not require a down payment - zero. Like the FHA program, the seller is permitted to pay a large percentage of the buyer's costs. There are income limits and area requirements. Read more
Conventional home loan
The conventional loan is best when there is a down payment of 5% or more. The seller can also pay a percentage of the home buyer's closing costs, although the maximum amount is dictated by the down payment percentage. Read more