Mortgage Calculator

Monthly payment with taxes, insurance, PMI & HOA — plus a chart, print and PDF export.

Loan Details

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Include taxes & costs Property tax, insurance, PMI, HOA
Usually required if down payment is under 20%
Show Yearly Amortization Schedule
YearPrincipal PaidInterest PaidTotal PaidRemaining Balance

How to Use the Mortgage Calculator

  1. Enter the home price and your planned down payment — in dollars or percent, whichever you prefer.
  2. Choose your loan term and expected interest rate.
  3. Turn on "Include taxes & costs" to see your full estimated monthly payment (PITI), each entered as an annual $ amount or as a % of home price/year.
  4. Press Calculate to see your monthly breakdown, chart, and yearly amortization schedule — then print or save the results as a PDF.

Understanding Your Mortgage Payment

Most U.S. mortgage payments are made up of four parts, remembered by the acronym PITI:

  • Principal — the portion that pays down your loan balance.
  • Interest — the cost of borrowing, charged by your lender.
  • Taxes — property taxes collected by your local county/municipality, often paid monthly into an escrow account.
  • Insurance — homeowners insurance, and PMI if your down payment is under 20%.

If your home is part of a homeowners association, you'll also pay HOA dues, which this calculator lets you include.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a monthly mortgage payment?+

A typical U.S. monthly mortgage payment is made up of four parts, often called PITI: Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance. Many homeowners also pay PMI (if their down payment is under 20%) and HOA dues if their property is part of an association.

How much should my down payment be?+

20% of the home price is the common benchmark because it lets you avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). However, many conventional loans allow down payments as low as 3-5%, and FHA loans allow as low as 3.5%.

What is PMI and when do I need it?+

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is typically required by lenders when your down payment is less than 20% of the home's value. It protects the lender if you default and is usually removed once you reach 20% equity.

How is the monthly principal and interest payment calculated?+

It uses the standard amortization formula: M = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n − 1], where P is the loan amount, r is the monthly interest rate, and n is the total number of monthly payments.