Mortgage Payment Calculator (With Taxes, Insurance & PMI)

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. Our free mortgage payment calculator helps you estimate your monthly payment, including principal, interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and PMI. Whether you're purchasing your first home or refinancing an existing loan, this tool shows exactly what you'll pay each month and how much interest you'll spend over time.

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll

Modify the values and click calculate to use

10.00% down payment

Include Taxes & Costs

PMI required (down payment < 20%)

Additional payment applied to principal

For affordability analysis (28/36 rule)

Summary

House Price$400,000.00
Loan Amount$360,000.00
Down Payment$40,000.00
Total of 360 Mortgage Payments$819,160.16
Total Interest$459,160.16
Mortgage Payoff DateSep 2055

Monthly Payment

$3,075

What-If Scenarios

Click any scenario to see how it affects your mortgage:

Smart Summary

You will pay $459,160 in interest over 30.0 years.
PMI adds $150/month and can be removed in year 13.
ItemMonthlyTotal
Mortgage Payment$2,275.44$819,160.16
Property Tax$500.00$180,000.00
Home Insurance$150.00$54,000.00
PMI$150.00$54,000.00
Total Out-of-Pocket$3,075.44$1,107,160.16

Payment Breakdown

Personalized Tips

Adding $100/month saves more than $62,908.

You could remove PMI earlier by increasing payments or putting down 20%.

Switching to 15-year could save $254,683 in interest.

You can request PMI removal in year 13 when your loan-to-value ratio drops below 80%.

Amortization Schedule

YearPeriodPrincipalInterestBalance
11/30-12/30$4,024$23,282$355,976
213/30-24/30$4,293$23,012$351,683
325/30-36/30$4,581$22,725$347,102
437/30-48/30$4,888$22,418$342,214
549/30-60/30$5,215$22,090$337,000
661/30-72/30$5,564$21,741$331,435
773/30-84/30$5,937$21,368$325,498
885/30-96/30$6,334$20,971$319,164
997/30-108/30$6,759$20,547$312,405
10109/30-120/30$7,211$20,094$305,194
11121/30-132/30$7,694$19,611$297,500
12133/30-144/30$8,210$19,096$289,290
13145/30-156/30$8,759$18,546$280,531
14157/30-168/30$9,346$17,959$271,185
15169/30-180/30$9,972$17,333$261,213
16181/30-192/30$10,640$16,666$250,573
17193/30-204/30$11,352$15,953$239,221
18205/30-216/30$12,113$15,193$227,108
19217/30-228/30$12,924$14,382$214,184
20229/30-240/30$13,789$13,516$200,395
21241/30-252/30$14,713$12,592$185,682
22253/30-264/30$15,698$11,607$169,984
23265/30-276/30$16,750$10,556$153,234
24277/30-288/30$17,871$9,434$135,363
25289/30-300/30$19,068$8,237$116,295
26301/30-312/30$20,345$6,960$95,950
27313/30-324/30$21,708$5,598$74,242
28325/30-336/30$23,162$4,144$51,081
29337/30-348/30$24,713$2,593$26,368
30349/30-360/30$26,368$938$0

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How a Mortgage Payment Is Calculated

A mortgage payment is made up of several parts. Understanding each component helps you avoid surprises and plan your budget more accurately.

1. Principal

This is the amount you borrow from the lender to buy your home.

2. Interest

The lender charges interest as the cost of borrowing money. Your rate depends on your credit score, loan term, and market conditions.

3. Property Taxes

Local governments charge property taxes annually. These are often included in your monthly mortgage payment through an escrow account.

4. Homeowners Insurance

Protects your home from damages or disasters. Lenders typically require it.

5. PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)

If your down payment is less than 20%, lenders usually require PMI to protect themselves.

Mortgage Payment Formula

Monthly payment is calculated using:

M = P × [ r(1+r)^n ] / [ (1+r)^n − 1 ]

Where:

  • M = monthly payment
  • P = loan amount
  • r = monthly interest rate
  • n = number of payments

Our calculator automatically applies this formula for you.

Example Scenario

  • Home price: $400,000
  • Down payment: 20% ($80,000)
  • Loan: $320,000
  • Rate: 6.5%
  • Term: 30 years

Estimated payment:

  • Principal + Interest: $2,022
  • Taxes: $350
  • Insurance: $120
  • Total: $2,492/month

How Much House Can You Afford?

Experts recommend:

  • housing ≤ 28% of income
  • total debt ≤ 36%

If your monthly income is $6,000:
Max home payment ≈ $1,680–$2,100

Use our affordability calculator next to estimate your safe budget.

15 vs 30 Year Mortgage

30-year

✅ lower monthly

❌ more interest paid

15-year

✅ save huge interest

❌ higher monthly

Tip: choose 30-year and pay extra to simulate 15-year flexibility.

Ways to Lower Your Mortgage Payment

  • increase down payment
  • improve credit score
  • compare lenders
  • remove PMI early
  • refinance when rates drop
  • make extra principal payments

Even $100 extra/month can save thousands.

When Should You Refinance?

Refinancing makes sense if:

  • rates drop 1%+
  • you plan to stay 3+ years
  • you want lower monthly payments

Use our refinance calculator to check savings.

Why Use Our Mortgage Calculator?

  • ✔ includes taxes + insurance
  • ✔ supports extra payments
  • ✔ shows amortization table
  • ✔ mobile friendly
  • ✔ 100% free
  • ✔ no signup required

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