The “constant” number used in calculating repayment of debt is $’s per $ 1,000 per month. It’s known as a the WAC ( Weighted Average Constant ). You also have the WAM ( Weighted Average Maturity ) which compares the original term with historical payoff data to calculate a “likely payoff date”. WAC and WAM are used to determine the value of pools of differring rates and terms.
These are averages but they don’t call them averages for nothing ! In this case when thinking in these terms you should consider yourself average when you examine the question; “How long are you going to keep this house and how long do you need the money” ? If your holding period is only 3-5 years and there’s a significant difference between 30 year fixed rates and a 30 year adjustable with rate and payment fixed for the first 3-5 years only, then adjustables might rule. Think back, if you had taken an adjustible in 1982 and road that puppy down without refinancing, you’d have been way ahead of the game ! You can do a 3/1 adjustable today in the high 3’s low 4’s.
At 5.5% rate the constant is $5.67 per $1,000 @ 4% it’s $4.67 per $1,000. that’s 90 BPS (basis points, 100 basis points = 1%) difference. On a $200,000 mortgage that’s 200,000 x .009 = $1,800/12 = $150 per month less.
Couple this with the Money Merge Account from United First Financial and VAVA VA Voom !
You’ll “supercharge” repayment of your mortgage.
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