Mortgage Calculator

Estimate your monthly mortgage payment, including principal and interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA dues, and the total long-term cost of your home loan.

Results

Loan Amount
$0
Principal & Interest
$0
Total Monthly Payment
$0
Total Interest
$0
Estimated Payoff Time
0 mo
Interest Saved
$0

Enter your mortgage details and click Calculate to estimate your monthly payment and long-term loan cost.

How this mortgage calculator works

This mortgage calculator estimates your home loan payment based on home price, down payment, interest rate, and loan term. It also adds common housing costs such as property taxes, homeowners insurance, and HOA dues to show a fuller monthly housing estimate.

If you enter an extra monthly payment, the calculator estimates how much faster you could pay off your mortgage and how much interest may be saved over time.

What to enter

  • Your home purchase price
  • Your down payment amount
  • Your mortgage interest rate
  • Your loan term in years
  • Annual property taxes
  • Annual homeowners insurance
  • Monthly HOA dues if applicable
  • Any extra monthly payment toward principal

What the results mean

  • Loan Amount: home price minus down payment
  • Principal & Interest: base monthly mortgage payment
  • Total Monthly Payment: mortgage payment plus taxes, insurance, and HOA
  • Total Interest: estimated interest paid over the loan
  • Estimated Payoff Time: how long the mortgage may take to repay
  • Interest Saved: estimated interest savings from extra payments

Mortgage calculator formula

Principal and interest are calculated using the standard amortizing loan formula:

M = P × [r(1 + r)n] / [(1 + r)n - 1]

Where:

Total monthly payment is then estimated by adding monthly property taxes, monthly insurance, and monthly HOA fees.

Tips for using a mortgage calculator

Look beyond principal and interest

Your real monthly housing cost may be much higher once taxes, insurance, and HOA fees are included.

A larger down payment can help

Putting more down lowers the loan amount, which can reduce monthly payment and total interest over time.

Compare 15-year and 30-year loans

Shorter mortgages usually have higher monthly payments but much lower total interest compared with longer terms.

Extra payments can reduce payoff time

Even modest extra monthly payments toward principal may shorten the loan and lower total interest.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in a mortgage payment?

A mortgage payment usually includes principal and interest. In many cases, taxes and homeowners insurance are also collected through escrow, and some properties may also have HOA dues.

How much down payment should I make?

The right down payment depends on your finances, loan type, and goals. A larger down payment generally reduces the amount borrowed and can lower monthly costs.

Does this calculator include PMI?

No. This version does not include private mortgage insurance. If needed, PMI can be added later as another monthly field.

Can extra payments lower mortgage interest?

Yes. In most standard mortgages, extra principal payments reduce the balance faster, which can lower total interest and shorten the loan term.

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