Sample energy-efficient mortgage By Steve McLinden Bankrate.com
Home price (90% mortgage, 8% interest)
$150,000
$154,816*
Loan amount
$135,000
$139,334
Monthly payment*
$991
$1023
Energy bills
$186
$93
The true monthly cost of homeownership
$1,177
$1,116
Monthly savings
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$61
Steve McLinden is a freelance writer based in Texas.
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