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Justin Walsh, Branch Manager
Justin Walsh Branch Manager · Franklin Direct · NMLS #968831

Important Calculators

The numbers worth running before you sign

Eleven tools for the decisions that actually cost money: what moving up really costs when your rate is locked in low, what you can qualify for when your income is self-employed, what owning saves you at tax time, and how to tap equity without repricing a low first mortgage. Nothing is saved, nothing is sent, and no credit is pulled. When you want the real figure, Justin is a phone call away.

For homeowners who feel stuck

The Real Cost of Moving Up

Your rate is in the threes and the next house costs double. See what the increase actually is once debts you’d clear and the tax change are counted.

  • Walks from sale proceeds through to the true monthly difference
  • Counts debts cleared at closing and what that costs in down payment
  • Includes Prop 19 if you’re 55 or older
See the real number
Before you list

Sale Proceeds Calculator

The sale price isn’t what you keep. Work out what’s actually left after the loan payoff, commissions, and closing costs.

  • Every cost that comes out at closing, itemised
  • Shows what’s left for your next down payment
  • Adjust any assumption your agent gives you
Run the numbers
For first-time buyers

Rent vs Own

Renting isn’t throwing money away, and buying isn’t automatically better. An honest comparison over the years you’d actually stay.

  • Counts equity, appreciation, and the tax treatment
  • Includes what renting costs as rents rise
  • Shows the year owning pulls ahead — if it does
Compare them
For self-employed borrowers

Self-Employed Buying Power

Bank statement math instead of tax returns. See what your business income could actually qualify for.

  • Adjustable expense ratio — as low as 15% for solo service businesses
  • Add a co-borrower's W-2 or other income
  • Shows your qualifying income, budget, and loan amount
Estimate my buying power
For any borrower

Homeowner Tax Savings

Mortgage interest and property taxes are deductible — but only above the standard deduction. This does that math honestly.

  • Built on verified 2026 federal figures
  • Handles the $40,400 SALT cap and $750,000 interest limit
  • Tells you plainly when the answer is zero
Estimate my tax savings
For any borrower

Early Payoff Calculator

See what an extra $100 or $500 a month really does to a 30-year loan. The answer surprises most people.

  • Interest saved and years knocked off the term
  • Add a one-time lump sum
  • Compare 30, 20, and 15-year terms
See my payoff date
For any homeowner

Home Equity Calculator

See how much of your home's equity you could tap — and what the payment looks like — up to 90% combined loan-to-value.

  • Enter your value and current balance
  • Borrow slider with live monthly payment
  • Choose a 10, 15, 20, or 30-year term
See my available equity
For any homeowner

Blended Rate Calculator

See whether a second mortgage or a cash-out refinance costs less — and what folding in other debt does to your blended rate.

  • Compares both options side by side
  • Add cards, a HELOC, auto, personal or student loans
  • Shows your true blended rate across all debt
Compare my options
For homeowners 55+

Prop 19 Tax Transfer

Move anywhere in California and take your Prop 13 tax base with you. Most homeowners don’t know this exists.

  • Full explainer plus a savings calculator
  • Handles buying up, with the correct thresholds
  • Shows 10-year savings, not just year one
See what I’d save
For any homeowner

Refinance Break-Even

Closing costs come first. See how many months until a refinance pays for itself — and whether it saves money over the full term.

  • Break-even in months, not vague advice
  • Compares 30, 20, 15-year or matching your term
  • Flags when a lower payment costs more interest
Find my break-even
For investors

DSCR Calculator

Qualify a rental on its own cash flow instead of your tax returns. See the ratio and whether it clears the usual thresholds.

  • Full PITIA breakdown, not just principal and interest
  • Shows the rent needed to hit 1.00 and 1.25
  • Explains what DSCR lenders still check
Run my deal

Ready for a real number?

A calculator can only go so far. Justin will look at your actual deposits, credit, and goals and tell you exactly where you stand — usually the same day.

More from the Walsh Team

These tools are educational estimates and not a pre-approval, a commitment to lend, or tax advice. Bank statement and Profit & Loss loans are non-QM products; rates, down payment, expense ratios, and qualifying guidelines vary by lender, program, and borrower profile. Tax results depend on your full return — confirm anything here with a CPA or licensed tax preparer.

Why people choose us

Rated 4.9 on Google across 254 reviews

The number above is an estimate. This is what the people on the other side of one actually said.

★★★★★

Where others may say ‘no,’ Justin and his team find creative ways to make things happen. He builds detailed, long-term plans for clients — and he is not just a great lender, he is a true partner.

Amy GreenRealtor · 24 Years
★★★★★

Justin walked us through the ins and outs of the loan and made us feel so comfortable — which, as first-time buyers, meant the world. Then Christel made sure we understood every document.

Kevin E.First-Time Buyers
★★★★★

Justin and his team are a dream to work with. They made the entire process seamless and work incredibly fast. I would recommend them over anyone else I have worked with on previous transactions.

Sasha A.Repeat Client
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