Mortgage Calculator

A mortgage calculator is a free online tool that estimates your monthly home loan payment. It factors in PMI, property taxes, insurance, and HOA fees to show your true housing cost. Free, no sign-up required.

Loan Details

?The purchase price of the home you're considering buying.
?The amount you plan to pay upfront when purchasing the home.
?The annual interest rate on your mortgage loan.
?The length of your mortgage in years. Common terms are 15 or 30 years.
?The annual property tax rate as a percentage of home value.
?Annual homeowners insurance premium.
?Monthly homeowners association (HOA) fees, if applicable.
End of inputs

Results

Monthly Payment
$2,505.96

Total / month

Loan Amount
$320,000.00

After down payment

Total Interest
$408,140.64

Over 30 years

Monthly Payment Breakdown
Amortization Schedule
Payment Schedule
MonthPrincipalInterestBalance

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Key Insights
Over the life of this loan you'll pay $408,140.64 in interest — more than the principal itself. A shorter loan term or biweekly payments could dramatically reduce this cost.
Making one extra payment per year (about $168.55/month) could save approximately $92,703.42 in interest and pay off your loan 5.8 years earlier.
Your interest rate of 6.50% is in line with recent market averages. Shopping around with at least three lenders could still save you thousands over the life of the loan.
Your down payment of 20% or more means you avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) entirely — a saving of hundreds of dollars per month.
Your down payment of 20.00% is strong, giving you immediate equity in your home and helping you secure better loan terms.

Guide

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1Enter the home price you are considering in the Home Price field.
  2. 2Adjust the down payment using the slider. Toggle between a dollar amount and a percentage of the home price.
  3. 3Set the interest rate. The default reflects current market averages; check with lenders for your actual rate.
  4. 4Choose the loan term — 30 years for lower monthly payments, 15 years to save on interest.
  5. 5Optionally add property tax rate, annual home insurance, and monthly HOA fees for a complete picture.
  6. 6Review the monthly payment breakdown, amortization chart, and AI-generated insights.
  7. 7Switch the amortization table between monthly and yearly views to see how your balance changes over time.
Formula

How It's Calculated

The monthly principal-and-interest payment is calculated using the standard amortization formula:

M = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n − 1]

Where:
- M = monthly payment (principal + interest)
- P = loan amount (home price minus down payment)
- r = monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12)
- n = total number of payments (years × 12)

For example, a $320,000 loan at 6.5% for 30 years:
- P = 320,000
- r = 0.065 / 12 = 0.005417
- n = 360
- M = $2,022.62

Your total monthly housing payment also includes property tax, home insurance, HOA fees, and PMI (if your down payment is under 20%).
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