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Mortgage payment calculator

Most mortgage calculators only show principal and interest. This one estimates your full monthly payment, including property taxes, insurance, and PMI if your down payment is under 20%.

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest
Property tax
Insurance
PMI
Total monthly
Loan amount
Down payment
Total interest over loan

Excludes HOA dues, mello-roos, and closing costs. Tax and insurance are estimates — check actual local figures.

Why the "real" payment matters

Lenders qualify you on the full housing payment — often called PITI (principal, interest, taxes, insurance) — not just the loan itself. Taxes and insurance can easily add 25–40% on top of principal and interest, which is why payments often surprise first-time buyers.

About PMI

Private mortgage insurance typically applies to conventional loans with less than 20% down. It protects the lender, not you, and usually costs roughly 0.3–1.5% of the loan amount per year depending on your credit and down payment. You can generally request removal once you reach 20% equity. Full PMI guide here.

Estimates only. This calculator uses simplified math and the numbers you enter. Real-world loans and accounts can include fees, compounding differences, rate changes, taxes, and lender-specific rules that this tool doesn't capture. Results are for education — not financial advice and not a quote or offer. Verify any decision with your own statements, your lender or bank, or a qualified professional.

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