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PATRICIA BUTCHER

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Phone:(905) 641-1110
Mobile:(905) 988-8193
Fax:(905) 563-6904

Garden City Realty Inc., Brokerage St.Catharines

145 CARLTON STREET, BOX 1448,
ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO ON
L2R7J8
CA

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When buying a home, it is helpful to determine the type of home you'll like and how much you can afford before beginning your search. Most lenders allocate approximately 28% of your GROSS MONTHLY INCOME to housing expense. Housing expense includes principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI). To get an idea of how much you can afford to pay each month for a home, multiply your gross monthly income by 28%.

When coupled with current outstanding loans, the total for your debt service should not exceed 36% of your gross monthly income. Some lenders may have slightly more liberal requirements or loan interest rates which may increase your purchasing power.

Mortgage interest, property taxes, loan fees or "points" are currently tax deductible (up to allowable limits). Points are generally deductible in the year paid. A point equals 1% of the mortgage amount. If you are in the 28% tax bracket, this is equivalent to receiving a 28% discount on your mortgage interest and property taxes. During the first years of the mortgage your tax savings are especially high because most of your monthly payment goes toward loan interest.

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RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc., Brokerage
145 CARLTON STREET, BOX 1448
ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO ON  L2R7J8
(905) 641-1110
Real Estate License # 2713547