The mortgage calculator below, from The Finance Reveal, helps you estimate your monthly payment before you speak to a single lender. Enter the home price, your down payment, the interest rate, and the loan term, and it shows your monthly principal and interest along with the total interest you would pay over the life of the loan.
Mortgage Calculator
Estimate your monthly mortgage payment and total interest.
Estimates only, based on the figures you enter and general assumptions. Confirm exact terms with your provider. This is general information, not financial advice.
How to use it
Start with the home price you are considering and the down payment you can make. Add the interest rate a lender has quoted, or a realistic estimate, and the term in years. The calculator updates your monthly payment and shows how much of the total cost is principal versus interest.
What the result includes, and what it does not
The figure shown covers principal and interest only. Your actual monthly housing cost will usually also include property taxes, homeowners insurance, and sometimes association fees or mortgage insurance. Treat the result as the core loan cost and budget extra for those items.
Getting the most from it
Try a few scenarios. A larger down payment lowers both the monthly payment and the total interest. A shorter term raises the monthly payment but can save a large amount of interest overall. Even a small change in the rate makes a real difference across decades, which is why your credit score matters so much when you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include property taxes and insurance?
No. It calculates principal and interest only. Add your local property tax, insurance, and any association or mortgage insurance costs on top to see your full monthly payment.
Is the result a guaranteed quote?
No. It is an estimate based on the numbers you enter and standard assumptions. Your real rate and payment depend on the lender, your finances, and current market rates. Always confirm with the provider.
How can I lower my monthly payment?
A larger down payment, a longer term, or a lower interest rate all reduce the monthly figure, though a longer term increases the total interest you pay.
Related calculators and guides
Explore more free tools in Financial Tools, or try our loan calculator and savings goal calculator. For guidance to go with the numbers, see our Mortgages section.
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