Use this rent vs. buy calculator to get an estimate.

This rent vs. buy calculator provides customized information based on the information you provide. But, it also makes some assumptions about mortgage insurance and other costs, which can be significant. It will help you determine whether buying a home is a better deal than renting.

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Before deciding whether it’s best to rent or buy, consider your situation. There’s a right time to rent and a right time to buy. You should weigh the pros and cons for renting vs. buying to determine if you’re ready for the journey to home ownership. Find answers to the question “is buying a better option for me than renting?” and determine whether home ownership seems right for you.

Estimated monthly payment and APR example: A $464,000 loan amount with a 30-year term at an interest rate of 6.500% with a down payment of 25% and no discount points purchased would result in an estimated principal and interest monthly payment of $2,933 over the full term of the loan with an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 6.667%.1

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  1. Footnote 1

    The interest rate identified in the estimated monthly payment and APR example is not indicative of current market rates and is for educational purposes only. The estimated monthly payment and APR calculation are based on borrower-paid finance charges of 0.862% of the base loan amount. If the down payment is less than 20%, mortgage insurance may be required, which could increase the monthly payment and the APR. The estimated monthly payment does not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums and the actual payment obligation will be greater.

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Calculators are provided by Leadfusion. This calculator is being provided for educational purposes only. The results are estimates that are based on information you provided and may not reflect U.S. Bank product terms. The information cannot be used by U.S. Bank to determine a client's eligibility for a specific product or service. All financial calculators are provided by the third-party Leadfusion and are not associated, controlled by or under the control of U.S. Bank, its affiliates or subsidiaries. U.S. BANK is not responsible for the content, results, or the accuracy of information.

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