Mortgage Calculator

Estimate monthly mortgage payments and total interest.

A mortgage calculator estimates your monthly payment, total interest and total cost for a home loan.

How to Use the Mortgage Calculator

  1. Enter the home price. Type the property price.
  2. Set rate and term. Enter the annual rate and term.
  3. Read the result. See the monthly payment and total interest.

This tool processes your input locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

What Is Mortgage Calc?

A mortgage calculator helps home buyers estimate monthly payments and the long-term cost of financing a home.

What it includes

This estimate covers principal and interest on the loan amount. It does not include property taxes, insurance or PMI, which add to actual monthly costs.

How to use it

Enter the price you are financing (price minus down payment), the interest rate and the term. Compare terms and rates to see their effect on payments.

Key Features

  • Monthly payment
  • Total interest
  • Total cost
  • Local processing

Examples

  • Financing $300,000 at 6.5% for 30 years gives a payment of about $1,896.

Common Use Cases

  • Home buying
  • Refinancing
  • Affordability

Tips & Best Practices

  • Add estimated taxes and insurance for a real monthly cost.
  • A shorter term lowers total interest but raises monthly payment.

Limitations

  • Excludes taxes, insurance, PMI and closing costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a mortgage calculator estimate?
Monthly principal and interest payment, plus total interest over the term.
Does it include taxes and insurance?
No, those must be added separately.
Is it free?
Yes, and it runs locally.

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