Mortgage Calculator

Free mortgage payment calculator with PMI, HOA, property tax, and extra payment savings — updated for 2025 home loan rates. See your full amortization schedule and how much a 30-year fixed rate mortgage really costs you over time. No sign-up needed.

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Mortgage Payment Calculator

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Mortgage Payment Calculator: Understanding Your True Home Loan Cost in 2025

This mortgage calculator goes beyond just principal and interest — it computes your all-in monthly payment including property tax, homeowners insurance, PMI (if applicable), HOA fees, and any other regular costs. For a $400,000 home with 20% down at 6.4% on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, the P&I payment is approximately $2,005/month — but add a 1.2% property tax rate ($400/mo), $125/mo for insurance, and $278/mo for maintenance, and your true monthly cost is closer to $2,808. That's the number that matters for budgeting. Enter your extra payment amounts in the Extra Payments section to see exactly how many months you'd cut off the loan and how much total interest you'd save. Adding just $200/month extra to that same loan saves over $47,000 in interest and pays it off 5 years early.

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage is the most popular home loan in the US, held by roughly 90% of mortgage borrowers (Freddie Mac data). As of mid-2025, 30-year conforming rates hover around 6.37–6.45% — well above the historic lows of 2020–2021, but still lower than the late 1970s peak above 18%. The 2025 conforming loan limit is $806,500 for most US counties (up from $766,550 in 2024), with higher limits in high-cost metros like San Francisco, New York City, and Honolulu. For loans above the conforming limit, jumbo mortgage rates apply — typically 0.25%–0.5% higher than conforming rates, with stricter underwriting requirements.

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Principal & Interest (P&I)

The core mortgage payment calculated by the amortization formula. In the first year of a 30-year loan, less than 25% of each payment reduces your principal — the rest is interest. By year 20, the split reverses. Extra payments early in the loan save dramatically more interest than extra payments later.

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PMI — Private Mortgage Insurance

Required on conventional loans when your down payment is under 20%. PMI typically costs 0.5%–1.5% of the loan annually — on a $320,000 loan, that's $133–$400/month. PMI is automatically canceled under federal law (Homeowners Protection Act) when your balance reaches 80% of the original purchase price.

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Property Tax & Escrow

US property tax averages about 1.07% of home value annually but ranges from under 0.3% in Hawaii to over 2.2% in New Jersey. Your lender collects 1/12 of the annual tax bill each month into an escrow account and pays the county directly — you don't write a separate check, but it's part of your total housing cost.

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Extra Payments Save Thousands

One extra payment per year on a 30-year, 6.4% mortgage knocks nearly 4 years off the loan and saves about $60,000 in interest on a $320,000 loan. Even $100/month extra trims 3+ years and saves over $40,000. Use the Extra Payments section above to model your specific scenario and see the exact payoff date improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.37%--6.45% per Freddie Mac and Zillow. The 15-year fixed averages 5.66%--5.72%. Your personal rate depends on credit score, down payment, and lender. Always compare at least 3 lenders — rates can vary by 0.5% or more, saving thousands over the loan term.
The FHFA conforming loan limit for 2026 is $832,750 in most US markets. Loans above this threshold are jumbo mortgages with slightly higher rates (currently ~6.5%). High-cost areas like San Francisco and New York City have higher limits. FHA loan limit for 2026 is $524,225 in standard markets.
Monthly payment M = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n - 1], where P = loan principal, r = monthly interest rate (annual rate / 12), n = total payments. On a $400,000 loan at 6.4% for 30 years: monthly P&I = approximately $2,493. Add property tax and insurance to get your total PITI payment.
Conventional loans: 3% minimum. FHA loans: 3.5% (credit score 580+). VA loans (veterans/military): 0% down. USDA rural loans: 0% down. Putting 20% down eliminates PMI, which typically adds $50--$200/month. For a $400,000 home in 2026, 20% down = $80,000, leaving a $320,000 loan.
At May 2026 rates: 30-year at 6.37% vs 15-year at 5.66%. On a $400,000 loan, the 30-year saves ~$800/month vs the 15-year, but the 15-year saves approximately $150,000 total interest. Choose the 30-year if monthly cash flow is tight; choose the 15-year if you can comfortably afford the higher payment.
PITI = Principal + Interest + Taxes + Insurance. Principal reduces your loan balance. Interest is the borrowing cost. Property taxes average 1.07% of home value annually in the US. Homeowners insurance averages $1,200--$2,400/year. If down payment is below 20%, PMI adds $50--$200/month until you reach 20% equity.

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