Advanced Mortgage Payment Calculator with Taxes & Insurance
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function calculateMortgage() {
// Get Inputs
var homePrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById("homePrice").value);
var downPayment = parseFloat(document.getElementById("downPayment").value);
var interestRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("interestRate").value);
var loanTerm = parseFloat(document.getElementById("loanTerm").value);
var propertyTax = parseFloat(document.getElementById("propertyTax").value);
var homeInsurance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("homeInsurance").value);
var hoaFees = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hoaFees").value);
// Validation
if (isNaN(homePrice) || isNaN(downPayment) || isNaN(interestRate) || isNaN(loanTerm)) {
alert("Please enter valid numbers for Home Price, Down Payment, Interest Rate, and Loan Term.");
return;
}
// Calculations
var principal = homePrice – downPayment;
// Handle 0 or negative principal
if (principal <= 0) {
alert("Down payment cannot be equal to or greater than the home price for a mortgage calculation.");
return;
}
var monthlyInterestRate = (interestRate / 100) / 12;
var numberOfPayments = loanTerm * 12;
var monthlyPrincipalInterest = 0;
// Standard Mortgage Formula: M = P [ i(1 + i)^n ] / [ (1 + i)^n – 1 ]
if (interestRate === 0) {
monthlyPrincipalInterest = principal / numberOfPayments;
} else {
monthlyPrincipalInterest = principal *
(monthlyInterestRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyInterestRate, numberOfPayments)) /
(Math.pow(1 + monthlyInterestRate, numberOfPayments) – 1);
}
// Additional Monthly Costs
var monthlyTax = propertyTax / 12;
var monthlyInsurance = homeInsurance / 12;
// HOA is already monthly input
var totalMonthlyPayment = monthlyPrincipalInterest + monthlyTax + monthlyInsurance + hoaFees;
var totalLoanCost = (totalMonthlyPayment * numberOfPayments);
var totalInterestPaid = (monthlyPrincipalInterest * numberOfPayments) – principal;
// Display Results
document.getElementById("resultMonthlyPrincipal").innerHTML = "$" + monthlyPrincipalInterest.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("resultMonthlyTax").innerHTML = "$" + monthlyTax.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("resultMonthlyIns").innerHTML = "$" + monthlyInsurance.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("resultMonthlyHOA").innerHTML = "$" + hoaFees.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("resultTotalMonthly").innerHTML = "$" + totalMonthlyPayment.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("resultTotalLoan").innerHTML = "$" + (monthlyPrincipalInterest * numberOfPayments).toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("resultTotalInterest").innerHTML = "$" + totalInterestPaid.toFixed(2);
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}
Mortgage Payment Calculator
Estimate your monthly mortgage payments including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI).
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest:
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Property Tax (Monthly):
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Home Insurance (Monthly):
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HOA Fees:
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Total Monthly Payment:
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Loan Summary
Total Principal & Interest (Over Loan Term):
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Total Interest Paid:
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Understanding How Your Mortgage Payment is Calculated
Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will make, and understanding the components of your monthly mortgage payment is crucial for budgeting. While the headline number often refers just to the loan repayment, the actual amount leaving your bank account each month—often called PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance)—includes several other factors.
1. Principal
The principal is the amount of money you borrowed from the lender to purchase the home. For example, if you buy a home for $350,000 and put $70,000 down, your starting principal is $280,000. Each month, a portion of your payment goes toward reducing this balance.
2. Interest
Interest is the cost of borrowing money, calculated as a percentage of the remaining principal balance. In the early years of a standard 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, the majority of your payment goes toward interest. As the loan matures and the principal balance decreases, the interest portion shrinks, and more of your payment goes toward equity.
3. Property Taxes
Local governments assess property taxes to fund schools, police, and infrastructure. These are calculated annually but are typically divided by 12 and collected monthly by your mortgage servicer. The servicer holds these funds in an escrow account and pays the tax bill on your behalf when it is due.
4. Homeowners Insurance
Lenders require you to maintain homeowners insurance to protect the asset (the house) against fire, theft, and other damages. Like property taxes, the annual premium is usually divided into monthly installments and paid through your escrow account.
How Interest Rates Affect Buying Power
Even a small change in interest rates can significantly impact your monthly payment and the total cost of the loan. For example, on a $300,000 loan:
- At 4.0%, the monthly principal and interest payment is approximately $1,432.
- At 6.0%, the payment jumps to approximately $1,799.
This difference of over $360 per month adds up to more than $130,000 in extra interest paid over the life of a 30-year loan. Using this calculator helps you visualize these long-term costs before you commit to a loan.
What About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
If your down payment is less than 20% of the home's purchase price, lenders typically require Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). This protects the lender if you default on the loan. PMI costs vary based on your credit score and down payment size but generally range from 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount annually.
Tips for Lowering Your Monthly Payment
- Increase your down payment: Borrowing less reduces your principal and monthly obligation.
- Improve your credit score: A higher score often qualifies you for a lower interest rate.
- Shop around: Different lenders offer different rates and closing costs.
- Consider a longer term: While a 30-year loan accumulates more total interest than a 15-year loan, the monthly payments are significantly lower, providing more breathing room in your monthly budget.