How it's calculated
The loan payment uses the EMI formula with end-of-month payments and the yearly rate divided by 12.
Assumptions
- A fixed rate for the whole tenure.
- Property tax and insurance stay the same each year.
- Fees, stamp duty and closing costs are not included.
Worked example
A 400,000 home with 20% down needs a 320,000 loan. At 6.5% over 30 years the loan payment is about 2,022.62 a month, or 2,547.62 with 4,800 a year of property tax and 1,500 of insurance.
Questions
What is mortgage insurance?
Some lenders, especially in the US, require it when the down payment is below 20%. Enter the monthly amount your lender quotes, or 0.
Does a bigger down payment help?
It lowers the loan, the monthly payment and the total interest, and can remove the need for mortgage insurance.
Are buying costs included?
No. Stamp duty, registration, legal and closing costs vary by place and are paid separately.