Down Payment Calculator

Estimate down payment amount, loan amount, loan-to-value ratio, monthly payment estimate, and cash needed at closing based on home price and down payment details.

Calculate Down Payment

Loan amount = home price − down payment. Estimated principal and interest payment is based on the loan amount, interest rate, and loan term.
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How the down payment calculator works

Down payment amount:
The calculator converts your chosen percentage into dollars, or uses the dollar amount entered directly.

Loan amount:
The down payment is subtracted from the home price to estimate the mortgage amount.

Monthly payment estimate:
Principal and interest are calculated from the loan amount, rate, and term, then taxes, insurance, and HOA are added.

Cash to close:
The calculator adds the estimated closing costs to the down payment for a simplified upfront cash estimate.

Why down payment estimates matter

Down payment estimates help buyers understand how much cash may be needed before shopping, comparing homes, or choosing between financing options.

This tool is especially useful for seeing how bigger or smaller down payments change the loan amount and monthly cost.

What your result means

Your result shows the down payment amount, loan amount, loan-to-value ratio, estimated principal and interest payment, total estimated monthly payment, and total cash needed at closing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a down payment?

A down payment is the upfront portion of a home purchase price that you pay in cash instead of financing with a loan.

What is LTV?

LTV stands for loan-to-value ratio. It compares the mortgage amount to the home price and is commonly used by lenders when evaluating risk.

Does cash to close only mean the down payment?

No. Cash to close often includes the down payment plus closing costs and sometimes other prepaid expenses.

Is this the same as a mortgage calculator?

No. This calculator focuses on the down payment and upfront cash needs, though it also includes a simplified monthly payment estimate.