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PlotYourHome vs RecastMate

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PlotYourHome compared with RecastMate
DetailPlotYourHome logo PlotYourHome RecastMate
What it doesKnow exactly what home you can afford Free mortgage recast calculator and educational guides for homeowners
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Pricing modelFree Free
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Key features
  • Debt-to-income ratio front and center
  • Three affordability zones: green, amber, and red
  • Buy, buy versus rent, and rent scenarios
  • Real loan programs: Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA
  • Live simulations with interactive charts
  • State property-tax rates by county
  • Export charts as PNG
  • Pin and compare scenarios side-by-side
  • No sign-up or account required
  • All calculations run in browser with no data sent
  • Estimates new monthly principal and interest payment after recast
  • Calculates monthly payment savings
  • Projects estimated payoff date after recast
  • Estimates total interest saved from principal reduction
  • All calculations run locally in browser with no data transmission
  • Educational guides on mortgage recast concepts and strategies
  • Comparison of recast versus extra principal payment strategies
  • Information on mortgage recast fees and lender conditions
What makes it different
  • Debt-to-income ratio as the core framework
  • One tool for all three decisions: buy, buy-vs-rent, or rent
  • Browser-based with complete privacy and no account needed
  • Full PITI and real loan program rules built in
  • See the full affordability range, not just one pre-approval number
  • Free tool that keeps all mortgage data private in your browser
  • No registration or account required to use the calculator
  • Plain-English guides help homeowners prepare questions for their servicer
  • Educational focus on practical mortgage decisions with appropriate caution
  • Explains differences between recast and refinance options
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