Mortgage Calculator

Calculate monthly payments, total interest, and amortization schedule

Loan Details

20.0% of home price

Additional Costs (Optional)

Required if down payment < 20%

Monthly Payment

$1,867
per month

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest$1,516.96
Property Tax$250.00
Home Insurance$100.00

Loan Summary

Loan Amount$240,000
Down Payment$60,000
Total Interest$306,107
Total Cost$732,107

Cost Visualization

Principal$240,000
Interest$306,107

Amortization Schedule

Yearly breakdown of principal and interest payments

YearPrincipalInterestTotal PaymentBalance
Year 1$217$1,300$1,517$239,783
Year 1$230$1,287$1,517$237,317
Year 2$246$1,271$1,517$234,455
Year 3$262$1,255$1,517$231,401
Year 4$280$1,237$1,517$228,143
Year 5$298$1,219$1,517$224,666
Year 6$318$1,199$1,517$220,957
Year 7$340$1,177$1,517$216,999
Year 8$362$1,155$1,517$212,776
Year 9$387$1,130$1,517$208,270
Year 10$413$1,104$1,517$203,463
Year 11$440$1,077$1,517$198,333
Year 12$470$1,047$1,517$192,860
Year 13$501$1,016$1,517$187,021
Year 14$535$982$1,517$180,790
Year 15$571$946$1,517$174,142
Year 16$609$908$1,517$167,049
Year 17$650$867$1,517$159,481
Year 18$693$824$1,517$151,405
Year 19$740$777$1,517$142,790
Year 20$789$728$1,517$133,597
Year 21$842$675$1,517$123,788
Year 22$898$619$1,517$113,323
Year 23$958$559$1,517$102,156
Year 24$1,023$494$1,517$90,242
Year 25$1,091$426$1,517$77,530
Year 26$1,164$353$1,517$63,967
Year 27$1,242$275$1,517$49,495
Year 28$1,325$192$1,517$34,054
Year 29$1,414$103$1,517$17,579
Year 30$1,509$8$1,517$0

About Mortgage Calculator

How Mortgages Work

A mortgage is a loan used to purchase a home. You borrow money from a lender and pay it back over time with interest. The monthly payment typically includes principal (loan amount), interest, property taxes, and insurance (PITI).

Key Terms

  • Principal: The amount you borrow
  • Interest Rate: The cost of borrowing, expressed as a percentage
  • Down Payment: Upfront payment, typically 3-20% of home price
  • PMI: Private Mortgage Insurance, required if down payment < 20%
  • Amortization: The process of paying off the loan over time

Common Loan Terms

  • 30-year: Lower monthly payments, more total interest
  • 15-year: Higher monthly payments, less total interest, build equity faster
  • 10-year: Highest monthly payments, lowest total interest

Tips for Homebuyers

  • Aim for 20% down payment to avoid PMI
  • Keep monthly payment under 28% of gross income
  • Shop around for best interest rates
  • Consider total cost, not just monthly payment
  • Factor in property taxes, insurance, and maintenance
  • Get pre-approved before house hunting