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Mortgage Monthly Payment Calculator

Plan your home purchase by estimating your monthly mortgage commitment.

Estimated Monthly Payment $0.00

Total Loan Amount: $0

Total Interest Paid: $0

Total Cost of Loan: $0

Number of Payments: 0

function calculateMortgage() { var homePrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById('homePrice').value); var downPayment = parseFloat(document.getElementById('downPayment').value); var annualRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('interestRate').value); var loanTerm = parseFloat(document.getElementById('loanTerm').value); if (isNaN(homePrice) || isNaN(downPayment) || isNaN(annualRate) || isNaN(loanTerm) || homePrice <= 0) { alert("Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields."); return; } var principal = homePrice – downPayment; if (principal <= 0) { alert("Down payment cannot be greater than or equal to the home price."); return; } var monthlyRate = (annualRate / 100) / 12; var numberOfPayments = loanTerm * 12; var monthlyPayment = 0; if (monthlyRate === 0) { monthlyPayment = principal / numberOfPayments; } else { monthlyPayment = (principal * monthlyRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numberOfPayments)) / (Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numberOfPayments) – 1); } var totalCost = monthlyPayment * numberOfPayments; var totalInterest = totalCost – principal; document.getElementById('monthlyPaymentDisplay').innerText = '$' + monthlyPayment.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('totalLoanAmountDisplay').innerText = '$' + principal.toLocaleString(); document.getElementById('totalInterestDisplay').innerText = '$' + totalInterest.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('totalCostDisplay').innerText = '$' + totalCost.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('numPaymentsDisplay').innerText = numberOfPayments; document.getElementById('mortgageResult').style.display = 'block'; }

How Your Monthly Mortgage Payment is Calculated

Understanding the components of your monthly mortgage payment is essential for effective financial planning. While this calculator focuses on the Principal and Interest, a full monthly payment often includes other factors commonly referred to as PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance).

The Four Key Variables

  • Home Price: The total purchase price of the property.
  • Down Payment: The cash you pay upfront. A higher down payment reduces your loan amount and can eliminate the need for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) if it exceeds 20%.
  • Interest Rate: The cost of borrowing money, expressed as an annual percentage. Even a 0.5% difference can cost or save you tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.
  • Loan Term: The duration you have to repay the loan. 30-year and 15-year terms are the most common in the United States.

The Mathematical Formula

The math behind a fixed-rate mortgage uses an amortization formula:

M = P [ i(1 + i)^n ] / [ (1 + i)^n – 1 ]

Where M is your monthly payment, P is the principal loan amount, i is your monthly interest rate, and n is the total number of months in your loan term.

Example Calculation

Suppose you purchase a home for $400,000 with a $80,000 (20%) down payment. You secure a 30-year fixed mortgage at a 7% interest rate.

  1. Principal: $320,000
  2. Monthly Interest: 0.07 / 12 = 0.005833
  3. Total Months: 360
  4. Result: Your estimated monthly principal and interest payment would be $2,128.97.

Tips to Lower Your Monthly Payment

If the calculated payment is higher than your budget allows, consider these strategies:

  • Increase the Down Payment: Lowering the principal balance immediately reduces the monthly interest accrued.
  • Improve Your Credit Score: Lenders offer the best interest rates to borrowers with scores above 740.
  • Extend the Term: Choosing a 30-year loan instead of a 15-year loan lowers the monthly payment, though you will pay more in total interest over time.
  • Shop for Rates: Different lenders have different margins. Comparing at least three lenders can save you significant money.

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