Side-by-Side Analysis

Loan Strategy Comparator

Should you take the FHA rate with higher MI? Or the Conventional loan with a larger down payment? Compare up to 5 scenarios instantly.

Global Assumptions
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$ Mo$ Yr
%$ Yr
Program
Loan Setup
Home Price
Down Payment
Loan Amount
Interest Rate
Term (Yrs)
Monthly Breakdown
P&I (Year 1)
P&I (Year 2)
P&I (Year 3+)
PMI
Tax & Ins
YEAR 1 PAYMENT
Cash Required
CASH TO CLOSE
Long Term
Total Interest
50% Equity
80% Equity
100% Equity
LTV: 80.0%
%
$
$360,000
%
$2,365
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$2,365
$
$1,025
$3,390
$100,125
$491,380
10.3 Yrs
22.1 Yrs
30.0 Yrs
LTV: 80.0%
%
$
$360,000
%
$1,905-2%
$2,130
$2,365
$
$1,025
$2,930
$100,125
$491,380
10.3 Yrs
22.1 Yrs
30.0 Yrs
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The "Cost vs. Cash" Trade-off

Every mortgage is a balance between your upfront cash, your monthly obligation, and your long-term interest costs.

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FHA vs. Conventional

FHA loans often have lower rates but permanent mortgage insurance (PMI). Use this tool to see if the lower rate actually saves you money over 5 years.

15-Year vs. 30-Year

A 15-year term spikes your payment but saves massive interest. Compare the 'Total Interest' row to see the six-figure difference.

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Buydown Math

Is it better to lower the price or buy down the rate? Enter a '2-1 Buydown' scenario next to a standard one to see the cash-flow difference in Year 1.

Stop guessing. See the math.

The lowest rate isn't always the best loan. Let's compare your specific options side-by-side to find the lowest cost of ownership.

Loans by Vai

Strategic mortgage planning for Celina, TX and beyond. We don't just close loans; we build wealth strategies.

Vai Sista
NMLS ID #2719500
Sponsored By
The Mortgageist Inc.
NMLS ID #2710734

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📍 Celina, Texas
📞 (945) 310-5573
✉️ loansbyvai@themortgageist.com
© 2026 Loans By Vai.
Vai Sista (NMLS #2719500) is an agent of The Mortgageist Inc. (NMLS #2710734).
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Loans by Vai

Strategic mortgage planning for Celina, TX and beyond. We don't just close loans; we build wealth strategies.

Vai Sista
NMLS ID #2719500
Sponsored By
The Mortgageist Inc.
NMLS ID #2710734

Lending Solutions

Self-Employed Borrowers
Real Estate Investors
VA & FHA Loans
Strategic Refinancing

Analyst Tools

All Calculators
Cost of Waiting
Rent vs. Own
Market Pulse Blog

Contact

📍 Celina, Texas
📞 (945) 310-5573
✉️ loansbyvai@themortgageist.com
© 2026 Loans By Vai.
Vai Sista (NMLS #2719500) is an agent of The Mortgageist Inc. (NMLS #2710734).
Equal Housing Lender 🏠
Privacy PolicyNMLS Consumer Access
Loans by Vai

Strategic mortgage planning for Celina, TX and beyond. We don't just close loans; we build wealth strategies.

Vai Sista
NMLS ID #2719500
Sponsored By
The Mortgageist Inc.
NMLS ID #2710734

Lending Solutions

Self-Employed Borrowers
Real Estate Investors
VA & FHA Loans
Strategic Refinancing

Analyst Tools

All Calculators
Cost of Waiting
Rent vs. Own
Market Pulse Blog

Contact

📍 Celina, Texas
📞 (945) 310-5573
✉️ loansbyvai@themortgageist.com
© 2026 Loans By Vai.
Vai Sista (NMLS #2719500) is an agent of The Mortgageist Inc. (NMLS #2710734).
Equal Housing Lender 🏠
Privacy PolicyNMLS Consumer Access