Mortgage Calculator

Estimate your monthly mortgage payments, review your full loan breakdown, and plan confidently for your home financing.

Calculate Your Mortgage

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Monthly Payment

$1,520.06

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $1,216.04
Property Tax $250.00
Home Insurance $54.02

How It Works

1

Enter Property Details

Start by entering your home price, down payment, loan term, and interest rate.

2

Calculate Payments

Our mortgage calculator instantly computes your monthly payment using accurate U.S. mortgage formulas.

3

View Breakdown

See your full amortization breakdown with principal, interest, taxes, and insurance included.

Additional Tools

Understanding Our Mortgage Calculator

Our mortgage calculator provides precise monthly payment estimates based on real-time data. It includes property taxes, insurance, and loan interest, helping you evaluate home affordability and compare financing options with confidence.

Core Calculator Components

Principal and Interest (P&I)

Your monthly payment is calculated using an amortization formula that factors in home price, down payment, term, and rate. It shows how each payment reduces your loan balance over time.

Property Taxes and Insurance

We estimate annual property taxes at about 1% of home value and homeowner’s insurance at roughly 0.35%. If your down payment is under 20%, PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) may apply.

Advanced Features and Calculations

The calculator provides several sophisticated features to enhance your mortgage planning:

  • Real-time updates as you adjust inputs
  • Interactive chart for payment visualization
  • Flexible loan terms, including custom years
  • Adjustable down payment slider
  • Rate comparison for multiple loan offers

Understanding Your Results

You’ll receive a complete payment summary including:

  • Total monthly cost (PITI)
  • Payment distribution by category
  • Effects of down payment changes
  • Comparison of loan term options
  • Total interest cost across loan lifespan

Financial Planning Considerations

  • Keep total housing costs under 28% of gross income
  • Larger down payments reduce overall interest and may remove PMI
  • Shorter loan terms mean faster payoff but higher payments
  • Property tax and insurance estimates vary by location
  • Don’t forget potential HOA or maintenance costs

Frequently Asked Questions

Our mortgage calculator estimates your monthly mortgage payment based on your loan amount, interest rate, and term. It includes principal, interest, property taxes, and insurance (PITI) for a complete monthly breakdown. Results update instantly as you change inputs.

Your monthly mortgage payment usually includes four parts—principal, interest, property taxes, and homeowner’s insurance. If your down payment is under 20%, private mortgage insurance (PMI) may also be added.

The calculator provides highly accurate estimates using standard U.S. mortgage formulas. While local taxes and insurance rates vary, the results closely reflect real-world costs for most home loans.

An amortization schedule shows how each mortgage payment is divided between principal and interest over time. It also displays your remaining loan balance after every payment, helping you see how quickly equity builds.

You can reduce your mortgage payment by increasing your down payment, choosing a longer loan term, refinancing to a lower rate, or eliminating PMI once you reach 20% equity.

Yes. The mortgage calculator with taxes and insurance provides a more accurate monthly estimate. Taxes are typically around 1% of home value annually, while insurance averages about 0.35%.

Yes. Adding extra monthly or annual payments can help you pay off your mortgage early and save thousands in interest. Use the amortization calculator to model different extra payment scenarios.

The interest rate reflects only the cost of borrowing. The APR (Annual Percentage Rate) includes both the interest and lender fees, giving a clearer view of the loan’s total cost.

A 15-year mortgage offers lower total interest and faster equity growth but higher monthly payments. A 30-year mortgage provides smaller monthly payments with more total interest paid over time.

Use our home affordability calculator to estimate how much you can safely borrow. As a general rule, your mortgage payment shouldn’t exceed 28% of your gross monthly income.