Path to the Closing Table

How DeedLease works.

A side-by-side look at the cost of entering a DeedLease home vs. a conventional mortgage on a comparable property. Real numbers, no surprises.

Program overview

The basics, side by side.

DeedLease Program

Purchase Price
$475,000
Interest Rate
3.50%
Amortization
25 Years
Monthly Payment
$2,375.59
Entry Requirement
Payment × 3 + Closing

Conventional Mortgage

Purchase Price
$550,000
Interest Rate
6.50%
Amortization
30 Years
Monthly Payment
$3,302.00
Entry Requirement
5% Down + Closing

Attainable Home Subsidies

A $550,000 home.
Yours at $475,000.

Every DeedLease residence is independently appraised at full market value — $550,000 in this example. Thanks to Attainable Home Subsidies that fuel the program, qualifying buyers enter the same home calculated at just $475,000. The $75,000 difference is built-in equity from day one — not a discount you have to pay back.

Appraised Value
$550,000
Subsidy Applied
− $75,000
Your Price
$475,000
Built-in Equity
$75,000 · day one

Subsidies are funded through the Better Building Council's Attainable Home program and applied at the closing table. Eligibility, availability, and amounts vary by property and applicant.

Cost to get to the closing table

Save $22,873.23 at closing.

Cost ComponentDeedLease
$475K · 25 yr
Conventional
$550K · 30 yr
Difference
Entry Deposit / Down Payment
$7,126.77
3 × monthly payment
$27,500.00
5% of $550,000
−$20,373.23
Closing Costs
$2,500.00
$5,000.00
−$2,500.00
Total at closing$9,626.77$32,500.00SAVE $22,873.23

70% less cash needed upfront vs. a conventional mortgage.

Complete program comparison

Every number, in one place.

DeedLeaseConventional
Appraised Home Value$550,000$550,000
Effective Purchase Price$475,000 *$550,000
Interest Rate3.50%6.50%
Amortization25 Years30 Years
Monthly Payment (P&I)$2,375.59$3,302.00
Entry Deposit / Down Payment$7,126.77 (3 mo.)$27,500.00 (5% dn.)
Closing Costs$2,500.00$5,000.00
Total Cash to Close$9,626.77$32,500.00
Buyer Savings at ClosingSAVE $22,873.23
Total Interest (life of loan)~$237,677~$666,220
Total of P&I Payments~$712,677~$1,188,720
Lifetime Interest SavingsSAVE ~$428,543

* The home appraises at $550,000. DeedLease buyers finance it at $475,000 — the $75,000 difference is covered by Attainable Home Subsidies that fuel the program.

Key takeaways

Why the math works.

01

Only $9,627 to close

vs. $32,500 conventional — a $22,873 upfront saving (70% less cash).

02

$926 less every month

$2,375.59 with DeedLease vs. $3,302.00 on a conventional mortgage at today's rate.

03

~$428K less in interest

Lower price ($475K vs. $550K), lower rate (3.50% vs. 6.50%), shorter term (25 vs. 30 yrs).

04

$75K subsidy built in

Home appraises at $550K — you finance $475K. Attainable Home Subsidies fund the gap.

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This page is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or mortgage advice.DeedLease program terms, closing costs, and conventional mortgage requirements may vary. All figures are estimates. Buyers should consult a qualified mortgage professional for personalized guidance.