Smart Tools to Simplify Your Loan Search

Company: Torres & Co. Lending LLC
NMLS ID: 2736702

At Torres & Co. Lending, we believe education is the foundation of smart real estate and financial decisions. Our Learning Videos library brings together expert advice, tips, and insights directly from Dolly Torres and our team. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or fellow real estate professional, you’ll find clear, practical guidance here.

What You’ll Find Here

1. Mortgage Calculator

    • What It Does: Estimate your monthly payment based on loan amount, down payment, interest rate, taxes, and insurance.
    • Value: Gives clients an immediate idea of affordability.

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Monthly Payment

Principal & Interest 1421

Monthly Taxes 1421

Monthly HOA 1421

Monthly Insurance 1421

2. Rent vs. Buy Calculator

    • What It Does: Compares the long-term cost of renting vs. owning.
    • Value: Helps first-time buyers decide if now is the right time to purchase.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

3. Affordability Calculator

    • What It Does: Helps buyers see how much home they can realistically afford based on income, debt, and savings.
    • Value: Provides transparency and prevents over-buying.
Income
Gross Annual Income (before tax)
Maximum Housing Expense %
(M1) Max Monthly Payment Based on Income
Monthly Debts

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Current Monthly Debts
Maximum Debt-to-Income Ratio
(M2) Max Monthly Payment Based on DTI
Maximum Monthly Payment (lower of M1,M2)
Monthly Housing Expenses
Property Tax (Monthly)
Home Owners Insurance (Monthly)
PMI (private mortgage insurance)
HOA Fees
Other (Utilities, Repairs, etc.)
(M3) Max PI Payment Based on Expenses hac-dollar
Available Funds
Available Funds
Fixed Closing Costs
Variable Closing Costs (based on price)
Minimum Down Payment
Maximum Home Price Based on Funds
(M4) Max PI Payment Based on Funds
Maximum PI Payment (lower of M3,M4)
Financing
Term of Mortgage (years)
Annual Interest Rate
Loan Amount Based on Max PI Payment
Down Payment Based on Available Funds
Total Estimated Closing Costs
Maximum Home Price
Depreciation
% of Home Price Depreciable
Years to Depreciate
Annual Depreciation (straight-line)

You Can Afford A House Up To
$372,080

$2,167
/ Month
PI Payment-
Property Tax-
Insurance-
PMI-
HOA-
Other-

Loan Amount
$372,080

Down Payment
$372,080

Est. Closing Costs
$372,080

Home Affordibility Calculator - By Hayyat Apps

4. Credit Readiness Checklist

    • What It Does: Step-by-step guide to prepare your credit before applying.
    • Value: Helps clients strengthen their profile before pre-approval.

5. Document Checklist

    • What It Does: Outlines the standard documents needed for pre-approval and underwriting.
    • Value: Reduces back-and-forth and builds confidence in the process.

 6. First-Time Homebuyer Timeline

    • What It Does: What It Does: Visual step-by-step journey from pre-approval to closing.
    • Value: Value: Simplifies a complex process.

7. Glossary of Mortgage Terms

    • What It Does: What It Does: Defines terms like DTI, PMI, LTV, Escrow.
    • Value: Value: Removes confusion and builds trust.

Why Use Smart Tools?

  • They empower you to make better financial decisions.
  • They save time and reduce stress.
  • They prepare you for conversations with your lender and Realtor.

⚖️ Compliance Note: All Smart Tools are for educational purposes only. Results are estimates and not guaranteed. Actual loan qualification depends on credit, income, assets, property, and lender guidelines.