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Understanding Your Navy Federal Mortgage Payment
When considering a mortgage with Navy Federal Credit Union, understanding how your monthly payment is calculated is crucial. A mortgage payment isn't just the principal and interest on the loan; it typically includes several components that contribute to the total amount you'll pay each month. This calculator helps you estimate this total payment, often referred to as PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance).
The PITI Components Explained:
Principal & Interest (P&I): This is the core of your mortgage payment. It covers the actual amount you borrowed (principal) and the interest charged by Navy Federal over the life of the loan. The formula used to calculate this is based on the loan amount, the annual interest rate, and the loan term.
Property Taxes: These are taxes levied by your local government on the value of your property. Navy Federal, like most lenders, will collect an estimated amount for property taxes each month and hold it in an escrow account. They will then pay your property tax bill when it becomes due. The annual amount is divided by 12 to get the monthly portion.
Homeowner's Insurance: This insurance protects against damage to your home and liability. Lenders require you to have homeowner's insurance and will typically collect a monthly premium for this purpose, also held in escrow, to pay your annual policy. The annual premium is divided by 12 for the monthly escrow amount.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): If your down payment is less than 20% of the home's purchase price, lenders usually require PMI. This protects the lender in case you default on the loan. PMI premiums vary based on loan terms and your creditworthiness. Like taxes and insurance, it's often paid monthly through escrow.
How the Calculator Works:
This calculator breaks down the PITI calculation:
Principal and Interest (P&I) Calculation: The standard mortgage payment formula is used:
M = P [ i(1 + i)^n ] / [ (1 + i)^n – 1]
Where:
M = Your total monthly mortgage payment (P&I)
P = The principal loan amount
i = Your monthly interest rate (annual rate divided by 12)
n = The total number of payments over the loan's lifetime (loan term in years multiplied by 12)
Monthly Taxes, Insurance, and PMI: The annual amounts you enter for Property Tax, Homeowner's Insurance, and PMI are each divided by 12 to determine the monthly escrow portion.
Total Monthly Payment: The sum of the calculated P&I payment and the monthly portions of taxes, insurance, and PMI gives you the estimated total monthly payment.
Example Scenario:
Let's say you're looking at a $350,000 loan with a 30-year term at a 4.5% annual interest rate. Your estimated annual property tax is $4,200, annual homeowner's insurance is $1,500, and you don't need PMI (your down payment was 20% or more).
P&I: Using the formula, the P&I would be approximately $1,774.25.
This calculator provides an estimate to help you budget and compare loan offers from Navy Federal Credit Union. It does not include potential HOA fees or other charges. Always consult directly with Navy Federal for official loan estimates and pre-approval.