Most Accurate Mortgage Calculator
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Most Accurate Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your estimated monthly mortgage payment with precision, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.
Your Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment
Enter your loan details above to see your estimated monthly payment.
Understanding Your Mortgage Payment
A mortgage is a significant financial commitment, and understanding how your monthly payment is calculated is crucial for budgeting and financial planning. The most accurate mortgage payment typically includes not just the principal and interest on the loan itself, but also other costs associated with homeownership, often referred to as PITI: Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance.
The Core Components: Principal and Interest (P&I)
The bulk of your monthly mortgage payment goes towards two main parts:
- Principal: This is the actual amount of money you borrowed to buy your home. Each payment you make reduces your outstanding loan balance.
- Interest: This is the cost of borrowing the money. In the early years of your mortgage, a larger portion of your payment goes towards interest. As you pay down the loan, more of your payment will be applied to the principal.
The formula used to calculate the Principal and Interest (P&I) portion of your monthly payment is the standard annuity 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
- i = Your *monthly* interest rate (annual rate divided by 12)
- n = The total number of *monthly* payments over the loan's lifetime (loan term in years multiplied by 12)
For example, if you have a principal loan amount (P) of $300,000, an annual interest rate of 5.5% (which is 0.055 / 12 = 0.00458333 per month for 'i'), and a loan term of 30 years (which is 30 * 12 = 360 monthly payments for 'n'), the calculation would yield your P&I payment.
Additional Costs: Taxes, Insurance, and PMI
Beyond P&I, most lenders require you to pay for other essential costs, which are often collected in your monthly mortgage payment and held in an escrow account. These are:
- Property Taxes: These are taxes levied by your local government on your property's value. They are typically paid annually or semi-annually, but your lender will divide the annual amount by 12 to include a portion in your monthly payment.
- Homeowner's Insurance: This insurance protects against damage to your home from events like fire, storms, or theft. Lenders require this to protect their investment. Like property taxes, it's usually paid annually or semi-annually, and your lender collects 1/12th of the annual premium each month.
- Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): If your down payment is less than 20% of the home's purchase price, lenders typically require PMI. This protects the lender in case you default on the loan. PMI is usually paid monthly.
Our calculator adds these components to the calculated P&I to provide a comprehensive estimated monthly payment.
Why Use This Calculator?
This calculator provides a more realistic picture of your actual housing expense by incorporating property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and PMI alongside the principal and interest. This helps you:
- Budget More Accurately: Know the true monthly cost of homeownership, not just the loan repayment.
- Compare Loan Offers: Evaluate different mortgage options, considering all associated costs.
- Assess Affordability: Determine if a property fits within your financial capabilities.
Remember, this is an estimate. Your actual loan terms, insurance premiums, and tax assessments may vary. It's always recommended to get a Loan Estimate from your lender for precise figures.
function calculateMortgage() {
var principal = parseFloat(document.getElementById("principal").value);
var interestRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("interestRate").value);
var loanTerm = parseFloat(document.getElementById("loanTerm").value);
var annualPropertyTax = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualPropertyTax").value);
var annualHomeInsurance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualHomeInsurance").value);
var monthlyPMI = parseFloat(document.getElementById("monthlyPMI").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
if (isNaN(principal) || principal <= 0 ||
isNaN(interestRate) || interestRate < 0 ||
isNaN(loanTerm) || loanTerm <= 0 ||
isNaN(annualPropertyTax) || annualPropertyTax < 0 ||
isNaN(annualHomeInsurance) || annualHomeInsurance < 0 ||
isNaN(monthlyPMI) || monthlyPMI 0) {
pniPayment = principal * (monthlyInterestRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyInterestRate, numberOfPayments)) / (Math.pow(1 + monthlyInterestRate, numberOfPayments) – 1);
} else {
// If interest rate is 0, P&I is simply principal divided by number of payments
pniPayment = principal / numberOfPayments;
}
// Calculate monthly property tax
var monthlyPropertyTax = annualPropertyTax / 12;
// Calculate monthly home insurance
var monthlyHomeInsurance = annualHomeInsurance / 12;
// Total monthly payment
var totalMonthlyPayment = pniPayment + monthlyPropertyTax + monthlyHomeInsurance + monthlyPMI;
// Format currency
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
minimumFractionDigits: 2,
maximumFractionDigits: 2
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resultDiv.innerHTML =
"Principal & Interest (P&I):
" + formatter.format(pniPayment) + "" +
"Property Tax (Monthly):
" + formatter.format(monthlyPropertyTax) + "" +
"Home Insurance (Monthly):
" + formatter.format(monthlyHomeInsurance) + "" +
"PMI (Monthly):
" + formatter.format(monthlyPMI) + "" +
"
" +
"
Estimated Total Monthly Payment: " + formatter.format(totalMonthlyPayment) + "
";
}