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Calculate monthly mortgage payments (PITI), private mortgage insurance (PMI), loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, amortization schedules, and down payment scenarios.

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Mortgage Payment & Amortization Calculator

Calculate exact monthly principal and interest, property taxes, home insurance, PMI, and complete amortization schedules.

M = P[r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n - 1]Open
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Forecast compound interest growth over time with regular monthly or annual contributions and inflation adjustments.

A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt) + PMT × [((1 + r/n)^(nt) - 1) / (r/n)]Open
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1. Deterministic Calculator Math

Total monthly mortgage cost is PITI: Principal & Interest (Annuity formula) + Property Taxes (Annual / 12) + Homeowner Hazard Insurance (Annual / 12) + PMI (if LTV > 80%).

2. Model Assumptions
  • Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate remains constant over 15, 20, or 30 years.
  • Escrow property tax and insurance payments are based on user inputs without projected municipal assessment increases.
3. Current Statutory / Tax Rules
  • Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 mandates automatic cancellation of borrower-paid PMI when principal balance reaches 78% of original property value (or borrower request at 80%).
  • CFPB Qualified Mortgage (QM) standards generally cap total debt-to-income (DTI) ratio at 43% for prime underwriting.
4. Financial Information & Principles
  • A 20% down payment eliminates PMI, saving $100–$300+ per month on conventional financing.
  • A 15-year fixed mortgage typically offers a 0.50%–0.75% lower interest rate and cuts total interest costs by over 60% compared to a 30-year term.
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Understanding PITI: Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance

Complete breakdown of what makes up an escrowed monthly home mortgage payment.

Governing FormulaPITI = Principal + Interest + (Annual Tax / 12) + (Annual Hazard Ins / 12) + Monthly PMI
Worked Example: $400,000 loan at 6.5% interest on $500,000 home ($5,000 tax/yr, $1,200 ins/yr)
Calculation: P&I = $2,528.27/mo. Taxes = $416.67/mo. Insurance = $100.00/mo. PMI = $0 (20% down).
Result: Total Monthly PITI = $3,044.94/month
Key Takeaway: Always budget for PITI rather than base principal and interest alone when evaluating home affordability.

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