Cash Buyer Comparison
Thinking about paying cash for your next home?
Before you decide, compare how financing part of the purchase could affect your long-term financial picture.
Compare the Two Scenarios
Based on your current assumptions.
Scenario 1
Pay Cash
Cash used for purchase—
Monthly mortgage payment
Mortgage interest paid
Cash available to invest from financing strategy
Hypothetical investment gain—
ConsiderationMore cash is tied up in the home
Scenario 2
Finance Part of the Purchase
Down payment—
Loan amount—
Estimated monthly payment (P&I)—
Estimated interest paid
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Estimated loan costs (2% of loan)
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Cash kept available
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Hypothetical investment gain—
Potential net difference—
Want to compare this with your actual numbers?
A loan officer can walk you through cash vs. financing options based on your home price,
available cash, retirement goals, and timeline.
