Estimate fees for buying a home
Unlike simple calculators, this tool provides a complete financial picture. It doesn't just calculate principal and interest; it factors in critical costs that determine your actual monthly payment:
Use the interactive charts to visualize how your equity grows over time versus the interest paid to the bank. Perfect for comparing 15-year vs. 30-year loan terms.
People searching for this calculator often compare costs, formulas, and next-step questions like these.
Seeing your true monthly house payment with taxes, insurance, and PMI
Comparing 15-year vs 30-year mortgage payments
Checking whether a refinance lowers your payment
Estimating how rate and down payment changes affect affordability
Commonly known as: mortgage payment calculator, home loan calculator, house payment calculator, monthly mortgage calculator, mortgage amortization calculator, PITI calculator.
Closing costs typically range from 2-5% of the home price. For a $400,000 home, expect $8,000-$20,000 in fees including title insurance, appraisal, attorney fees, escrow, and lender origination charges.
Buyers typically pay 2-5% of the home price in closing costs. Sellers usually pay 6-10% (mostly agent commissions). In some markets, sellers may offer to cover part of the buyer's closing costs.
PMI often adds about 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount per year, divided into monthly payments. On a $300,000 loan, that can mean roughly $125 to $250 per month until you reach the required equity threshold.
A full mortgage payment usually includes principal, interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and sometimes PMI and HOA dues. This is why the true house payment is often much higher than principal and interest alone.
The interest rate is the base borrowing cost. APR includes the interest rate plus lender fees, points, and some mortgage insurance costs, so it is usually better for comparing loan offers.
One missed payment can trigger late fees and put your loan at risk of delinquency if the issue continues. Contact your servicer early, ask about payment help or forbearance, and do not wait for a foreclosure notice.
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