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Purchase Price Formula:

\[ Purchase\ Price = \frac{Mortgage\ Amount}{1 - \frac{Down\ \%}{100}} + Closing\ Costs \]

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1. What is the Home Purchase Price Calculator?

The Home Purchase Price Calculator helps determine the total purchase price of a home based on your mortgage amount, down payment percentage, and closing costs. This tool is essential for home buyers to understand the full financial commitment of a property purchase.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the purchase price formula:

\[ Purchase\ Price = \frac{Mortgage\ Amount}{1 - \frac{Down\ \%}{100}} + Closing\ Costs \]

Where:

\( Mortgage\ Amount \) — The loan amount you're borrowing
\( Down\ \% \) — The down payment percentage
\( Closing\ Costs \) — Additional fees and costs associated with the home purchase

Explanation: The formula calculates the total home price by determining what price would result in the specified mortgage amount after the down payment, then adds closing costs.

3. Importance of Purchase Price Calculation

Details: Accurate purchase price calculation is crucial for budgeting, mortgage pre-approval, negotiating with sellers, and understanding the total financial commitment of home ownership.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the mortgage amount in dollars, down payment percentage (0-99%), and closing costs in dollars. All values must be valid positive numbers with down percentage less than 100%.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is the purchase price different from the mortgage amount?
A: The purchase price includes your down payment and closing costs, while the mortgage amount only represents the financed portion.

Q2: What are typical closing costs?
A: Closing costs typically range from 2-5% of the purchase price and include loan origination fees, appraisal fees, title insurance, and other settlement charges.

Q3: How does down payment percentage affect the purchase price?
A: A higher down payment percentage means you're financing less of the purchase price, which can result in better loan terms and lower monthly payments.

Q4: Are property taxes included in this calculation?
A: No, this calculator focuses on the purchase price. Property taxes are ongoing expenses that are separate from the initial purchase transaction.

Q5: Should I include earnest money in closing costs?
A: Earnest money is typically applied toward your down payment or closing costs at settlement, so it may already be accounted for in your calculations.