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Calculate your complete monthly house payment beyond principal and interest. This mortgage calculator includes property taxes, homeowners insurance, PMI, and HOA fees to show your true housing cost. Enter home price, down payment, loan term, and interest rate for a payment breakdown. The amortization schedule shows how much goes to principal versus interest each month. Model extra payments to see how they reduce your loan term and total interest. Compare 15-year versus 30-year terms to understand the trade-offs. PMI applies automatically when down payment is under 20%.
This calculator provides a complete picture of your home loan costs.
Your monthly mortgage payment consists of four elements called PITI: Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance. Lenders use this total when qualifying you for a loan. Principal reduces your loan balance. Interest is the cost of borrowing—highest in early years, decreasing as your balance declines. Property taxes fund local services and vary by location. Homeowners insurance protects against damage and liability.
PMI is required when your down payment is less than 20%. It adds 0.5% to 1.5% of the loan amount annually to your costs. Once your equity reaches 20%, you can request PMI cancellation. At 22% equity, lenders must automatically cancel it for conventional loans. Avoid PMI by making a 20% down payment or using a piggyback loan structure.
Home Price: The purchase price of the property. Try different values to see how price affects your payment.
Down Payment: Enter as dollars or percentage. Common down payments range from 3% to 20%. Larger down payments reduce your loan amount and may eliminate PMI.
Loan Term: 30-year terms offer lower monthly payments but cost more in total interest. 15-year terms have higher payments but save tens of thousands in interest.
Interest Rate: Enter the annual rate quoted by lenders. Your actual rate depends on credit score, down payment, and market conditions.
Property Tax, Insurance, HOA: These ongoing costs significantly impact affordability. Find tax information on listings or county websites. Get insurance quotes before making offers. HOA fees cover community amenities and can range from under $100 to over $1,000 monthly.
Adding $100 per month to your payment can shave years off your loan. Extra payments go entirely toward principal, reducing the balance on which future interest is calculated. The earlier you start, the greater the impact. Lump sum payments from bonuses or tax refunds also accelerate payoff significantly.
The schedule shows how each payment splits between principal and interest. Early payments are mostly interest; later payments are mostly principal. Around year 15 of a 30-year loan, the principal portion begins exceeding interest. Use this to understand the true cost of borrowing and plan extra payment strategies.