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–dark-text: #333;
–border-color: #ddd;
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font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
background-color: var(–light-background);
color: var(–dark-text);
line-height: 1.6;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
}
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max-width: 800px;
margin: 30px auto;
background-color: #fff;
padding: 30px;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
h1, h2 {
color: var(–primary-blue);
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 25px;
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margin-bottom: 30px;
padding: 25px;
border: 1px solid var(–border-color);
border-radius: 6px;
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margin-bottom: 20px;
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flex-direction: column;
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margin-bottom: 8px;
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padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid var(–border-color);
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1rem;
margin-top: 5px;
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.input-group select:focus {
border-color: var(–primary-blue);
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 74, 153, 0.2);
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display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 12px 20px;
background-color: var(–primary-blue);
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1.1rem;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
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margin-top: 10px;
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text-align: center;
margin-top: 30px;
padding: 25px;
border: 1px solid var(–border-color);
border-radius: 6px;
background-color: var(–light-background);
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.result-title {
font-size: 1.4rem;
font-weight: bold;
color: var(–primary-blue);
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
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font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: bold;
color: var(–success-green);
display: block;
margin-top: 10px;
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color: var(–primary-blue);
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h1 {
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padding: 20px;
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Understanding the USDA Mortgage Payment Calculator
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program offers a popular mortgage option designed to help moderate- to low-income individuals and families achieve homeownership in eligible rural and suburban areas. These loans often feature no down payment requirement, making them an attractive choice for many aspiring homeowners. However, USDA loans do come with specific fees that impact the total monthly payment.
Our USDA Mortgage Payment Calculator is designed to provide an accurate estimate of your total monthly housing expense, taking into account not only the principal and interest but also the unique USDA guarantee fees.
How the USDA Mortgage Works
USDA loans are guaranteed by the USDA, which allows lenders to offer more favorable terms. The program has two main components that affect your payments:
- Upfront Guarantee Fee: This is a one-time fee paid at closing. It is typically rolled into the loan amount, meaning you finance it. This fee helps protect the lender and the USDA program.
- Annual Guarantee Fee: This is an ongoing fee that is usually included in your monthly mortgage payment. It is paid annually but disbursed in 12 equal installments each month. This fee helps maintain the guarantee over the life of the loan.
The Math Behind the Calculator
Our calculator estimates your monthly payment using the following steps:
- Calculate the Total Loan Amount: The initial loan amount is increased by the upfront guarantee fee. The upfront fee is calculated as a percentage of the base loan amount.
Total Loan Amount = Base Loan Amount + (Base Loan Amount * Upfront Guarantee Fee %)
- Calculate the Monthly Principal & Interest (P&I): This is the standard mortgage payment calculation using the standard formula for an amortizing loan:
M = P [ i(1 + i)^n ] / [ (1 + i)^n – 1]
Where:
- M = Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest)
- P = Total Loan Amount (including financed upfront fee)
- i = Monthly Interest Rate (Annual Interest Rate / 12)
- n = Total Number of Payments (Loan Term in Years * 12)
- Calculate the Monthly Annual Fee: This fee is calculated as a percentage of the *original* loan amount.
Monthly Annual Fee = Base Loan Amount * (Annual Fee % / 100) / 12
- Calculate the Total Estimated Monthly Payment: This is the sum of the Principal & Interest payment and the monthly portion of the Annual Guarantee Fee.
Total Monthly Payment = Monthly P&I + Monthly Annual Fee
- Calculate Total Payments and Total Interest: These are derived from the Total Monthly Payment and the number of payments.
Total Payments = Total Monthly Payment * n
Total Interest = Total Payments – Total Loan Amount (financed upfront fee)
Example Calculation
Let's consider an example:
- Loan Amount: $200,000
- Annual Interest Rate: 4.5%
- Loan Term: 30 Years
- Upfront Guarantee Fee: 1%
- Annual Fee: 0.35%
Step 1: Total Loan Amount
Upfront Fee Amount = $200,000 * 0.01 = $2,000
Total Loan Amount = $200,000 + $2,000 = $202,000
Step 2: Monthly Principal & Interest (P&I)
Monthly Interest Rate (i) = 4.5% / 12 = 0.045 / 12 = 0.00375
Number of Payments (n) = 30 years * 12 months/year = 360
P&I = $202,000 [ 0.00375(1 + 0.00375)^360 ] / [ (1 + 0.00375)^360 – 1]
P&I ≈ $1,022.85
Step 3: Monthly Annual Fee
Monthly Annual Fee = $200,000 * (0.35 / 100) / 12
Monthly Annual Fee = $200,000 * 0.0035 / 12 ≈ $58.33
Step 4: Total Estimated Monthly Payment
Total Monthly Payment = $1,022.85 (P&I) + $58.33 (Annual Fee) ≈ $1,081.18
Step 5: Total Payments and Total Interest
Total Payments = $1,081.18 * 360 ≈ $389,224.80
Total Interest Paid = $389,224.80 – $202,000 ≈ $187,224.80
Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Actual payments may vary based on lender fees, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and other potential costs not included here.
Who Should Use This Calculator?
This calculator is ideal for:
- Prospective homebuyers looking to purchase a home in an eligible rural or suburban area.
- Individuals and families with moderate to low incomes exploring financing options.
- Anyone who wants to understand the full monthly cost of a USDA loan, including guarantee fees.
By using this tool, you can better budget for your homeownership journey and make informed financial decisions.
function calculateUSDAInterest() {
var loanAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById("loanAmount").value);
var interestRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("interestRate").value);
var loanTerm = parseInt(document.getElementById("loanTerm").value);
var upfrontGuaranteeFee = parseFloat(document.getElementById("upfrontGuaranteeFee").value);
var annualFee = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualFee").value);
var monthlyPaymentDisplay = document.getElementById("monthlyPaymentDisplay");
var totalInterestDisplay = document.getElementById("totalInterestDisplay");
var totalPaymentDisplay = document.getElementById("totalPaymentDisplay");
// Clear previous results
monthlyPaymentDisplay.textContent = "$0.00";
totalInterestDisplay.textContent = "$0.00";
totalPaymentDisplay.textContent = "$0.00";
// Input validation
if (isNaN(loanAmount) || loanAmount <= 0 ||
isNaN(interestRate) || interestRate < 0 ||
isNaN(loanTerm) || loanTerm <= 0 ||
isNaN(upfrontGuaranteeFee) || upfrontGuaranteeFee < 0 ||
isNaN(annualFee) || annualFee 0) {
principalAndInterest = totalLoanAmount * (monthlyInterestRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyInterestRate, numberOfPayments)) / (Math.pow(1 + monthlyInterestRate, numberOfPayments) – 1);
} else {
// Handle zero interest rate case
principalAndInterest = totalLoanAmount / numberOfPayments;
}
// Calculate Monthly Annual Fee
var monthlyAnnualFee = (loanAmount * (annualFee / 100)) / 12;
// Calculate Total Monthly Payment
var totalMonthlyPayment = principalAndInterest + monthlyAnnualFee;
// Calculate Total Payments
var totalPayments = totalMonthlyPayment * numberOfPayments;
// Calculate Total Interest Paid (This calculation is a bit tricky with the annual fee.
// We'll calculate interest on the loan amount and add the total annual fees.)
var totalInterestOnLoan = (principalAndInterest * numberOfPayments) – totalLoanAmount;
var totalAnnualFeesPaid = monthlyAnnualFee * numberOfPayments;
var totalInterest = totalInterestOnLoan + totalAnnualFeesPaid;
// Display Results
monthlyPaymentDisplay.textContent = "$" + totalMonthlyPayment.toFixed(2);
totalInterestDisplay.textContent = "$" + totalInterest.toFixed(2);
totalPaymentDisplay.textContent = "$" + totalPayments.toFixed(2);
}