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Mortgage payment
Affordability
Buy vs. rent
Seller net proceeds
Mortgage payment calculator
See your estimated monthly payment broken down by principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.
$100K$400,000$1.5M
3%20% · $80,00050%
4%6.82%10%
0%1.1% of value1.5%
Estimated monthly payment
$2,618
Principal & interest + taxes & insurance
Principal & interest$2,091
Property tax (est.)$367
Home insurance (est.)$100
Loan amount$320,000
Total interest paid$433,529
Today’s rates
30-yr fixed6.82%
15-yr fixed6.14%
5/1 ARM6.31%
Compare personalized rates →

Your rate depends on credit score, down payment & location

Tips for this calculator
Property tax rates vary widely by state and county — check your local rate for a more accurate estimate
If your down payment is less than 20%, add $100–$200/mo for PMI (private mortgage insurance)
HOA fees, if applicable, add to your true monthly cost and aren’t included here
Other calculators
How much can I afford?
Buy vs. rent
Seller net proceeds
Home affordability estimator
Based on your income, debts, and down payment — not just a rule of thumb.
$30K$100,000$500K
$0$400/mo$3,000
$5K$60,000$300K
4%6.82%10%
Estimated max home price
$380,000
Based on 43% max debt-to-income ratio
Max monthly payment$3,583
Available for housing$2,917
Conservative estimate (28% DTI)$290,000
Get pre-approved
30-yr fixed6.82%
15-yr fixed6.14%
Check your rate →

No impact to credit score for rate quotes

Understanding DTI
Most lenders approve up to 43–45% debt-to-income ratio (DTI)
Financial advisors often suggest keeping housing costs under 28% of gross income
Lender approval and what you can comfortably afford are often very different numbers
Buy vs. rent comparison
Is buying or renting better for your situation? The answer depends on your timeline and local market.
$100K$400,000$1M
$500$2,000/mo$6,000
3%10% · $40,00030%
1 yr7 years15 yrs
7-year comparison
Buying wins
Estimated $47,200 better off buying
Total cost of buying$218,400
Total cost of renting$168,000
Est. equity built$97,600
Break-even point~4.2 years
Ready to buy?
30-yr fixed6.82%
15-yr fixed6.14%
Compare lender rates →

Compare multiple lenders in minutes

What this calculator assumes
3% annual home price appreciation and 2% annual rent increase
Buying costs include mortgage, taxes, insurance, and 1% annual maintenance
Results vary significantly by local market — use this as a starting point
Seller net proceeds calculator
Estimate how much you’ll actually walk away with after selling your home.
$100K$450,000$1.5M
$0$250,000$1M
0%5.0%6%
$0$5,000$30K
Estimated net proceeds
$162,250
What you’ll walk away with at closing
Sale price$450,000
Mortgage payoff− $250,000
Agent commission− $22,500
Closing costs (est. 1%)− $4,500
Repairs & concessions− $5,000
Transfer taxes (est. 0.5%)− $2,250
Thinking about selling?
Current avg. commission5–6%
Avg. days on market23 days
Read our seller guides →

Free guides — no agent required

What’s not included
Capital gains tax — consult a tax advisor if you’ve owned less than 2 years or profit exceeds $250K ($500K married)
HOA fees or liens that must be paid at closing
State-specific transfer taxes vary widely
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HomeCalculators
Free tools

Real estate calculators & tools

Run the numbers before you make any decision. Free, instant, and no sign-up required.

Mortgage payment
Affordability
Buy vs. rent
Seller net proceeds
Mortgage payment calculator
See your estimated monthly payment broken down by principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.
$100K$400,000$1.5M
3%20% · $80,00050%
4%6.82%10%
0%1.1% of value1.5%
Estimated monthly payment
$2,618
Principal & interest + taxes & insurance
Principal & interest$2,091
Property tax (est.)$367
Home insurance (est.)$100
Loan amount$320,000
Total interest paid$433,529
Today’s rates
30-yr fixed6.82%
15-yr fixed6.14%
5/1 ARM6.31%
Compare personalized rates →

Your rate depends on credit score, down payment & location

Tips for this calculator
Property tax rates vary widely by state and county — check your local rate for a more accurate estimate
If your down payment is less than 20%, add $100–$200/mo for PMI (private mortgage insurance)
HOA fees, if applicable, add to your true monthly cost and aren’t included here
Other calculators
How much can I afford?
Buy vs. rent
Seller net proceeds
Home affordability estimator
Based on your income, debts, and down payment — not just a rule of thumb.
$30K$100,000$500K
$0$400/mo$3,000
$5K$60,000$300K
4%6.82%10%
Estimated max home price
$380,000
Based on 43% max debt-to-income ratio
Max monthly payment$3,583
Available for housing$2,917
Conservative estimate (28% DTI)$290,000
Get pre-approved
30-yr fixed6.82%
15-yr fixed6.14%
Check your rate →

No impact to credit score for rate quotes

Understanding DTI
Most lenders approve up to 43–45% debt-to-income ratio (DTI)
Financial advisors often suggest keeping housing costs under 28% of gross income
Lender approval and what you can comfortably afford are often very different numbers
Buy vs. rent comparison
Is buying or renting better for your situation? The answer depends on your timeline and local market.
$100K$400,000$1M
$500$2,000/mo$6,000
3%10% · $40,00030%
1 yr7 years15 yrs
7-year comparison
Buying wins
Estimated $47,200 better off buying
Total cost of buying$218,400
Total cost of renting$168,000
Est. equity built$97,600
Break-even point~4.2 years
Ready to buy?
30-yr fixed6.82%
15-yr fixed6.14%
Compare lender rates →

Compare multiple lenders in minutes

What this calculator assumes
3% annual home price appreciation and 2% annual rent increase
Buying costs include mortgage, taxes, insurance, and 1% annual maintenance
Results vary significantly by local market — use this as a starting point
Seller net proceeds calculator
Estimate how much you’ll actually walk away with after selling your home.
$100K$450,000$1.5M
$0$250,000$1M
0%5.0%6%
$0$5,000$30K
Estimated net proceeds
$162,250
What you’ll walk away with at closing
Sale price$450,000
Mortgage payoff− $250,000
Agent commission− $22,500
Closing costs (est. 1%)− $4,500
Repairs & concessions− $5,000
Transfer taxes (est. 0.5%)− $2,250
Thinking about selling?
Current avg. commission5–6%
Avg. days on market23 days
Read our seller guides →

Free guides — no agent required

What’s not included
Capital gains tax — consult a tax advisor if you’ve owned less than 2 years or profit exceeds $250K ($500K married)
HOA fees or liens that must be paid at closing
State-specific transfer taxes vary widely