Understanding your true monthly mortgage payment
A mortgage payment is more than principal and interest. Lenders bundle property tax, home insurance, PMI and sometimes HOA into one monthly payment called PITI. Our calculator shows each piece so you know exactly where your money is going.
PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) typically applies when your down payment is below 20%. The calculator turns PMI on automatically so your monthly estimate is realistic — and turns it off the moment you cross the 20% threshold.
Extra payments are the most powerful lever you have. Even an extra $100 a month on a 30-year mortgage can cut years off the term and save tens of thousands in interest. Try it in the Extra Monthly Payment field.