Understanding Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
Purchasing a home is a significant financial decision, and understanding your monthly mortgage payment is crucial. The monthly mortgage payment, often referred to as PITI, typically includes four components: Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance. This calculator focuses on the principal and interest portion, which is determined by the loan amount, interest rate, and loan term.
The Principal and Interest (P&I) Calculation
The formula used to calculate the monthly principal and interest payment is a standard mortgage payment formula:
M = P [ i(1 + i)^n ] / [ (1 + i)^n – 1]
Where:
M = Your total monthly mortgage payment (Principal & Interest)P = The principal loan amount (the amount you borrow)i = Your calculated monthly interest rate (annual interest rate divided by 12)n = The total number of payments over the loan's lifetime (loan term in years multiplied by 12)
While this calculator provides the P&I, remember to factor in property taxes and homeowner's insurance, as these will be added to your monthly payment. Escrow accounts are often used to collect these funds monthly and pay them on your behalf.
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function calculateMortgage() {
var principal = parseFloat(document.getElementById("loanAmount").value);
var annualRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualInterestRate").value);
var years = parseFloat(document.getElementById("loanTermYears").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
if (isNaN(principal) || principal <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid loan amount.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(annualRate) || annualRate < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid annual interest rate.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(years) || years <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid loan term in years.";
return;
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// Convert annual rate to monthly rate
var monthlyRate = annualRate / 100 / 12;
// Calculate the total number of payments
var numberOfPayments = years * 12;
// Calculate the monthly payment using the mortgage formula
var monthlyPayment = principal * (monthlyRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numberOfPayments)) / (Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numberOfPayments) – 1);
// Format the monthly payment to two decimal places
var formattedMonthlyPayment = monthlyPayment.toFixed(2);
// Display the result
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Your estimated monthly Principal & Interest payment is:
$" + formattedMonthlyPayment + "";
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