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Mortgage Payment Calculator – Estimate Monthly Home Loan Payments

Estimate your monthly mortgage payment including principal, interest, property taxes, and insurance. See a full amortization schedule and compare different loan terms.

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    This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results may vary based on individual circumstances. Consult a qualified financial professional or tax advisor for personalized advice. Tax rates and brackets are based on 2026 data and are subject to change.

    Understanding What Drives Your Total Monthly Mortgage Cost

    Your monthly mortgage payment has multiple components beyond principal and interest. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, and potentially PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) all add to your monthly obligation. PMI is required when your down payment is less than 20% and typically costs 0.46%–1.50% of your loan amount annually — divide by 12 for the monthly cost. On a $300,000 loan, PMI adds $115–$375/month until you reach 20% equity. Understanding each of these levers — home price, down payment, interest rate, and loan term — is the first step toward confident homeownership.

    How to Estimate Your Full Monthly Mortgage Payment

    Enter home price, down payment (dollar amount or percentage), loan term (15 or 30 years is most common), and interest rate. Add annual property taxes and homeowners insurance for a complete PITI estimate. The calculator shows principal and interest, monthly PMI (if down payment is under 20%), and total monthly cost. Use the amortization tab to see how each payment is split between principal and interest — and how your balance decreases year by year.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The formula is M = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n − 1]. P is loan principal (purchase price minus down payment), r is monthly rate (annual rate ÷ 12), n is total months. For a $280,000 loan at 7% for 30 years: monthly P&I = $1,863. In the early years, a large percentage goes toward interest rather than principal — this shifts over time through amortization.
    Federal law (Homeowners Protection Act) requires your lender to automatically cancel PMI when your loan balance reaches 78% of the original home value (based on scheduled payments). You can request cancellation at 80%. PMI typically costs 0.46%–1.50% of your loan amount annually. On a $300,000 loan, that is $1,380–$4,500/year or $115–$375/month.
    On a $300,000 30-year mortgage, the difference between 7.0% and 7.5% interest is $97/month. Over 30 years, that $97/month adds up to $34,920 in extra interest. This is why shopping mortgage rates from multiple lenders before closing can save tens of thousands of dollars.
    On a $300,000 loan: 30-year at 7% = $1,995/month P&I, total interest paid = $418,527. 15-year at 6.5% = $2,613/month, total interest = $170,462. The 30-year costs $248,000 more in total interest but the monthly payment is $618 lower. Choose based on your budget flexibility and how long you plan to stay in the home.
    Extra payments go directly toward principal, reducing the balance that interest is calculated on each month. On a $300,000 30-year mortgage at 7%, paying an extra $200/month shortens the loan by over 5 years and saves more than $67,000 in total interest. Even an extra $100/month shaves about 3 years and $38,000.