We agree with the contractor that the damages resulting from increased interest rates are consequential damages. Increases in interest rates are not caused by delays in completion of construction contracts.
So you can multiply your current rent by 1.33 to arrive at a rough estimate of a mortgage payment. Hereâs an example: If you currently pay $1,500 per month in rent, you should be able to comfortably afford a $2,000 monthly mortgage payment after factoring in the tax benefits of homeownership.
3.5% Down. For an FHA loan, the minimum down payment you would need to buy a home is 3.5% down. Most lenders can lend up to $417,000 with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. An FHA loan comes with a monthly mortgage insurance payment, which can make it more expensive than a conventional mortgage.or an FHA loan, the minimum down payment you would need to buy a home is 3.5% down. Most lenders can lend up to $417,000 with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.