Mortgage Calculator with Taxes & Insurance (PITI)
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Monthly Mortgage Payment Calculator
function calculateMortgage() {
// Get Inputs
var price = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_price').value);
var down = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_down').value);
var termYears = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_term').value);
var annualRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_rate').value);
var annualTax = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_tax').value);
var annualIns = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_insurance').value);
// Input Validation
var errorBox = document.getElementById('mc_error');
var resultsBox = document.getElementById('mc_results');
if (isNaN(price) || isNaN(down) || isNaN(termYears) || isNaN(annualRate) || isNaN(annualTax) || isNaN(annualIns) || price <= 0 || termYears = price) {
errorBox.innerText = "Down payment cannot be greater than or equal to home price.";
errorBox.style.display = 'block';
resultsBox.style.display = 'none';
return;
} else {
errorBox.style.display = 'none';
}
// Core Calculation
var loanAmount = price – down;
var monthlyRate = (annualRate / 100) / 12;
var numberOfPayments = termYears * 12;
var monthlyPI = 0;
// If interest rate is 0, handle division by zero
if (annualRate === 0) {
monthlyPI = loanAmount / numberOfPayments;
} else {
// Formula: M = P[r(1+r)^n/((1+r)^n)-1)]
monthlyPI = loanAmount * (monthlyRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numberOfPayments)) / (Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numberOfPayments) – 1);
}
var monthlyTax = annualTax / 12;
var monthlyIns = annualIns / 12;
var totalMonthly = monthlyPI + monthlyTax + monthlyIns;
// Formatting Output
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
minimumFractionDigits: 2
});
document.getElementById('res_pi').innerText = formatter.format(monthlyPI);
document.getElementById('res_tax').innerText = formatter.format(monthlyTax);
document.getElementById('res_ins').innerText = formatter.format(monthlyIns);
document.getElementById('res_total').innerText = formatter.format(totalMonthly);
document.getElementById('res_loan_amount').innerText = formatter.format(loanAmount);
// Show Results
resultsBox.style.display = 'block';
}
Understanding Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
Calculating your mortgage payment is the first critical step in the home-buying process. While most people focus on the listing price of a home, the actual monthly cost involves several components commonly referred to as PITI: Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance. Using this Mortgage Calculator with Taxes and Insurance ensures you see the full financial picture before committing to a loan.
Why Use This Calculator? Unlike simple calculators that only show the bank loan repayment, this tool includes estimated property taxes and home insurance, which can add hundreds of dollars to your monthly bill.
The Components of Your Payment (PITI)
To accurately budget for your new home, it is essential to understand what exactly goes into the total monthly figure calculated above:
- Principal: The portion of your payment that pays down the actual balance of the loan. In the early years of a mortgage, this amount is small, but it grows over time.
- Interest: The fee charged by the lender for borrowing the money. This makes up the majority of your payment in the beginning of the loan term.
- Taxes: Property taxes are levied by your local government to fund schools and public services. Lenders often collect this monthly and hold it in an escrow account to pay the bill annually on your behalf.
- Insurance: Homeowners insurance protects your property against damage. Like taxes, this is usually collected monthly by the lender in an escrow account.
How Interest Rates Affect Affordability
Even a small change in interest rates can significantly impact your buying power. For example, on a $400,000 loan, a 1% increase in interest rate can increase your monthly payment by over $250. It is crucial to shop around for the best rate and maintain a good credit score to qualify for lower rates.
Tips for Lowering Your Monthly Payment
If the calculated total is higher than your budget allows, consider these strategies:
- Increase Your Down Payment: Putting more money down reduces the loan amount (Principal) and reduces the interest you pay over the life of the loan.
- Extend the Loan Term: Moving from a 15-year to a 30-year mortgage will lower monthly payments, though you will pay more in total interest over time.
- Avoid PMI: If your down payment is less than 20%, you may be charged Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Saving for a 20% down payment eliminates this extra cost.
Formula Used
This calculator uses the standard amortization formula to determine the Principal and Interest (P&I) portion of the payment:
M = P [ i(1 + i)^n ] / [ (1 + i)^n – 1 ]
Where M is the monthly payment, P is the principal loan amount, i is the monthly interest rate, and n is the number of months required to repay the loan.