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Monthly Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest:$0.00
Property Tax:$0.00
Home Insurance:$0.00
HOA Fees:$0.00
Total Monthly Payment:$0.00
function calculateMortgage() {
// Get input values
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 rateAnnual = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_rate').value);
var taxAnnual = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_tax').value);
var insuranceAnnual = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_insurance').value);
var hoaMonthly = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mc_hoa').value);
// Element to display error
var errorDiv = document.getElementById('mc_error');
var resultsDiv = document.getElementById('mc_results');
// Basic Validation
if (isNaN(price) || isNaN(down) || isNaN(termYears) || isNaN(rateAnnual) ||
isNaN(taxAnnual) || isNaN(insuranceAnnual) || isNaN(hoaMonthly) ||
price < 0 || down < 0 || termYears <= 0 || rateAnnual = price
if (loanAmount 0 && monthlyRate > 0) {
var x = Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numberOfPayments);
monthlyPI = loanAmount * ((monthlyRate * x) / (x – 1));
} else if (loanAmount > 0 && monthlyRate === 0) {
// 0% interest rate case
monthlyPI = loanAmount / numberOfPayments;
}
var monthlyTax = taxAnnual / 12;
var monthlyInsurance = insuranceAnnual / 12;
var totalMonthly = monthlyPI + monthlyTax + monthlyInsurance + hoaMonthly;
// Update UI with formatted currency
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
minimumFractionDigits: 2
});
document.getElementById('res_pi').textContent = formatter.format(monthlyPI);
document.getElementById('res_tax').textContent = formatter.format(monthlyTax);
document.getElementById('res_ins').textContent = formatter.format(monthlyInsurance);
document.getElementById('res_hoa').textContent = formatter.format(hoaMonthly);
document.getElementById('res_total').textContent = formatter.format(totalMonthly);
// Show Results
resultsDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
Understanding Your Mortgage Payment
Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you will make. This Mortgage Payment Calculator is designed to provide clarity on what your monthly financial commitment will look like. Unlike basic calculators that only look at principal and interest, our tool accounts for the "hidden" costs of homeownership like property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and HOA fees.
The Four Pillars of a Mortgage Payment (PITI)
When lenders calculate your monthly obligation, they typically refer to PITI. Here is what that acronym stands for and how it affects your wallet:
Principal: The portion of your payment that goes directly toward paying down the loan balance. In the early years of a 30-year mortgage, this amount is small but grows over time.
Interest: The fee charged by the lender for borrowing the money. Initially, interest consumes the majority of your monthly payment.
Taxes: Property taxes assessed by your local government. These are often collected by the lender in an escrow account and paid annually on your behalf.
Insurance: Homeowner's insurance protects your property against damage. Like taxes, this is usually bundled into your monthly payment via escrow.
How Interest Rates Impact Your Buying Power
Even a small fluctuation in interest rates can drastically change your monthly payment. For example, on a $300,000 loan, the difference between a 6% and a 7% interest rate is roughly $200 per month. Using the calculator above, you can test different rate scenarios to see how much house you can afford if rates rise or fall.
Homeowners Association (HOA) Fees
If you are buying a condo or a home in a planned community, you will likely have to pay HOA fees. These fees cover common area maintenance, amenities like pools, and sometimes trash removal. While these are usually paid directly to the association rather than the lender, they are a critical part of your monthly housing budget and are included in this calculator to give you a realistic total.
Tips for Lowering Your Monthly Payment
If the total monthly payment calculated above is higher than your budget allows, consider these strategies:
Increase Your Down Payment: Putting more money down reduces the principal loan amount, which lowers your monthly P&I and may eliminate the need for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
Shop for Lower Insurance Rates: Homeowner's insurance premiums vary wildly. getting quotes from multiple providers can save you hundreds per year.
Extend the Loan Term: While a 15-year loan saves on total interest, a 30-year loan spreads payments out longer, resulting in a lower monthly bill.
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