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How to use the Nestmatch calculator

This article explains how to use the Nestmatch™ calculator to estimate your monthly payment, compare traditional financing to Nestwise, and see a projected overview of how rewards could impact your long-term wealth.

Who this article is for

This article is for:

  • Borrowers comparing Nestwise to a traditional mortgage

  • Anyone exploring how Nestmatch could affect their financial outlook

  • Homebuyers estimating what they can afford

  • Borrowers deciding whether to refinance


What the Nestmatch calculator shows

The Nestmatch calculator helps you understand how your mortgage payment and potential Nestmatch rewards compare to a traditional 30-year fixed mortgage.

You’ll see:

  • Your estimated monthly payment

  • Your projected Nestmatch rewards over time

  • A side-by-side wealth comparison

  • How your mortgage balance and rewards could grow

These numbers are estimates only—they depend on your loan details and Nestmatch eligibility.


1. Enter your loan details

To get an accurate projection, enter the correct information under:

  • Home price

  • Down payment amount

  • Loan amount

  • Estimated interest rate

  • Loan term (30-year fixed)

  • Property taxes and insurance (optional, depending on calculator version)

More accurate inputs = more accurate projections.


2. Select whether you’re buying or refinancing

Choose the scenario that applies to you:

  • Purchase – for buyers starting a new mortgage

  • Refinance – for borrowers replacing an existing loan

This helps the calculator generate the right Nestmatch projection.


3. Review your monthly payment estimate

The calculator will show:

  • Your estimated monthly mortgage payment

  • A breakdown of principal and interest

  • How your payment compares to a traditional mortgage

This is for informational use only and does not represent a rate quote.


4. View your Nestmatch projection

Your projection includes:

  • Estimated monthly Nestmatch contributions

  • Year-by-year growth of your rewards balance

  • A side-by-side comparison showing total wealth created

The Nestmatch contribution amount is an estimate based on:

  • Your loan size

  • Program assumptions

  • On-time monthly payments

Actual contributions may vary.


5. Read the traditional mortgage vs. Nestwise comparison

The calculator displays:

  • How much equity you could build with each option

  • How rewards could add to long-term wealth

  • The difference in total financial outcome over 30 years

This helps you understand the full financial impact of choosing Nestwise.


6. Download your personalized wealth report

Depending on the version of the calculator, you may see an option to download:

  • A full 30-year projection

  • Multiple market scenarios

  • Tax impact estimates

  • Tips for maximizing Nestmatch rewards

This report is helpful for planning your home purchase or refinance.


7. Important things to know

The Nestmatch calculator:

  • Does not represent a formal loan offer

  • Does not guarantee Nestmatch amounts

  • Shows estimates only based on program assumptions

  • May not reflect final underwriting terms

Your exact loan terms will be provided during the application process.


When to contact support

Reach out if:

  • The calculator isn’t loading

  • Your results don’t make sense

  • You want help interpreting your projection

  • You’re unsure what numbers to enter

We can help you understand the tool or guide you to a loan specialist.

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