Waiting to save 20% down can mean a smaller monthly mortgage payment when you do buy, but the rent payments you make during that time don’t build equity – and you can’t predict how interest rates, home prices and housing availability will change while you save.

But how do you figure out what makes sense for you? Don’t worry; we made a calculator for that. With a little info about your current rent and savings, plus some guesses about the home you might want to buy, you can explore your financial options.

Calculator: https://host.visualcalc.com/mgiccalcs/buywait.jsp?_ga=2.106915527.534297519.1580820268-160475190.1580820268

 

**courtesy of MGIC