MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
MORTGAGE F.A.Q
Down Payment
The typical rule of thumb is to pay 20 percent of the home's price as your down payment, although some mortgage loans require as little as 3.5 percent down. Your down payment reduces the total amount of your mortgage loan, so the more money you put down, the lower your payments will be - or the more expensive a house you can buy.
Loan Term
Your loan program can affect your interest rate and monthly payments. Choose from 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed, and more in the calculator.
Loan Type
There are several types of mortgage loans, but the most commonly used are fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans.
Conventional Loan – Standard mortgage; usually requires higher credit, no upfront government insurance
FHA Loan – Lower credit/down payment; includes mortgage insurance
VA Loan – For eligible veterans/military; $0 down, no mortgage insurance
USDA Loan – Rural areas only; $0 down, income limits apply
Jumbo Loan – For higher-priced homes above loan limits; stricter qualifications
Interest Rate
This field is pre-filled with the current average mortgage rate. Your actual rate will vary based on factors like credit score and down payment.
Property Tax Rate
The mortgage payment calculator includes estimated property taxes based on the home's value. You can edit this in the advanced options.
Home Insurance
Home insurance or homeowners insurance is typically required by lenders, depending on the loan program. You can edit this number in the mortgage calculator advanced options.
HOA Fees
A homeowners association fee (HOA fee) is an amount of money that must be paid monthly by owners of certain types of residential properties, and HOAs collect these fees to assist with maintaining and improving properties in the association.
CDD FEE
A CDD (Community Development District) fee is an extra cost added to your property taxes to pay for infrastructure and amenities in a community, like roads, utilities, and pools. It’s separate from HOA fees.