ERATE® is a nationwide publisher of financial and interest rate information specifically targeted for use by the consumer.
ERATE began as a prime-only mortgage brokerage and transitioned into a consumer resource site with the primary goal of helping consumers educate and protect themselves.
When most mortgage companies became involved in the sub-prime lending meltdown, ERATE chose not to participate in questionable sub-prime lending practices but rather maintained its focus on the large segment of consumers and lenders who could withstand the legitimate, long-proven underwriting standards that had been the hallmark of the mortgage industry's past.
With over a decade of mortgage origination experience behind us, we recognized the growing need for consumer protection and advocacy in the financial services industry and changed the course of our business in 2006 to focus exclusively on assisting consumers in making better financial decisions.
We provide original, unbiased, user-friendly tools and information for consumers to rely on when making important personal financial decisions relating to mortgages as well as a variety of loans connected to autos, credit cards, personal, home equity and student loans.
Changes to the Property Value could change the results in a significant way. Lendersa® sliders allow you to make fast changes to explore your financing options.
You can change the property value by moving the Property Value slider up or down or by entering a new Property Value manually in the Property Value box.
When you change the Property Value, only the LTV will change, and the Loan Amount will remain the same Loan Amount.
Other advanced sliders’ options are available with Lendersa® Advanced Calculator
CloseChanges to the loan amount, even so slightly, could change the results in a significant way. Lendersa® sliders allow you to make fast changes to explore your financing options.
The Loan Amount Slider
Change the Loan Amount by moving the Loan Amount slider. (The LTV will change, and the Property Value will remain unchanged).
The LTV Slider
Change the Loan Amount by moving the LTV slider. (The Property Value will remain unchanged).
Other advanced options are available with Lendersa® Advanced Calculator
CloseLTV is the abbreviation of Loan To Value, and it is the ratio between the Loan Amount and the Property Value. The formula to calculate LTV is Loan Amount divided by the property value. 
Example: Loan Amount $300,000, Property value $400,000 
Changes to the LTV, even so slightly, could change the results in a significant way. Lendersa® sliders allow you to make fast changes to explore your financing options.
The Loan Amount Slider
Change the Loan Amount by moving the Loan Amount slider. (The LTV will change, and the Property Value will remain unchanged).
The LTV Slider
Change the Loan Amount by moving the LTV slider. (The Property Value will remain unchanged).
Other advanced options are available with Lendersa® Advanced Calculator
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