Mortgage Calculator

Full monthly payment with taxes, insurance & PMI

See your real monthly house payment — not just principal and interest, but property taxes, insurance and PMI too. Enter the details below.

What PITI means

Your payment is more than the loan: Principal, Interest, property Taxes and Insurance. With less than 20% down, lenders also add PMI (private mortgage insurance), which we estimate at ~0.5%/yr of the loan.

Estimate only — your lender's exact figures, taxes and insurance will vary.

How the down payment changes everything

A bigger down payment cuts your loan, your monthly payment and your total interest — and reaching 20% down removes PMI entirely, often saving over a hundred dollars a month. It also strengthens your offer. But don't drain your emergency fund to get there; lenders also want to see cash reserves after closing.

Rate and term are the other big levers

A lower interest rate or a shorter term can save tens of thousands over the life of the loan. A 15-year mortgage carries a higher monthly payment than a 30-year but a much lower total interest cost. Change the rate and term above to see how sensitive both the payment and the lifetime cost really are.

Mortgage Calculator: frequently asked questions

How much is the monthly payment on a $300,000 mortgage?

At 6.5% over 30 years, principal and interest is about $1,896/month — before taxes, insurance and any PMI.

What is PMI and when do I pay it?

Private mortgage insurance is usually required when you put down less than 20%, and can often be dropped once you reach 20% equity.

How much income do I need for a $300,000 mortgage?

Under the common 28% rule, a roughly $1,900–$2,400 monthly payment (including taxes and insurance) suggests a gross income of about $80,000–$100,000, depending on your other debts, rate and down payment.

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