Bankrate Home Loan Mortgage Calculator
Home Loan Mortgage Calculator
Estimate your monthly mortgage payments and see the impact of interest rates on your loan amount.
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Loan Amount: ${formatCurrency(loanAmount)}
Interest Rate: ${(interestRate*12*100).toFixed(2)}%
Loan Term: ${loanTerm/12} years
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Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × (Interest Rate / (1 – (1 + Interest Rate)^-Loan Term))
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Estimated Monthly Payment: ${formatCurrency(monthlyPayment)}
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“; }else{s.style.display=”none”;a.style.transform=”rotate(0deg)”;} } function formatCurrency(n){return currencySymbol+n.toFixed(2)+” “+fixedCurrency;}This Bankrate home loan mortgage calculator helps you understand how different loan amounts, interest rates, and terms affect your monthly mortgage payment.
- Home loan mortgage calculator
- Mortgage comparison tool
- Interest rate estimator
- Loan term impact analyzer
Mortgage Formula
Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × (Interest Rate / (1 – (1 + Interest Rate)^-Loan Term))
Example Calculation
$250,000 loan, 4.5% interest rate, 30 years → Monthly payment = $1,266.71.
Why It Matters
Understanding how loan details affect monthly payments can help you plan your budget and choose the best loan option.
Smart Strategy
Consider a shorter loan term if you can afford higher monthly payments. This will save you money on interest.
FAQs
How can I lower my monthly mortgage payment? You can either lower the loan amount, decrease the interest rate, or extend the loan term.
What is the best mortgage loan term? The best term depends on your financial situation. 15-year loans usually have lower rates but higher payments.