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Home Mortgage Loan Calculator
Use this mortgage calculator to estimate monthly payments based on loan amount, interest rate, and loan term.
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Loan Amount: ${formatCurrency(loanAmount)}
Interest Rate: ${(interestRate*100).toFixed(2)}%
Loan Term: ${loanTerm / 12} years
`; mortgageSteps += `Formulas:
Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × (Interest Rate / 12) × (1 + Interest Rate / 12) ^ Loan Term / ((1 + Interest Rate / 12) ^ Loan Term – 1)
`; mortgageSteps += `Results:
Estimated Monthly Payment: ${formatCurrency(monthlyPayment)}
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“; } function toggleMortgageSteps(){ const s=document.getElementById(“calculationStepsMortgage”); const a=document.getElementById(“toggleArrowMortgage”); if(s.style.display===”none”||s.style.display===””){ s.style.display=”block”;a.style.transform=”rotate(180deg)”; s.innerHTML=mortgageSteps||”Not calculated yet.
“; }else{s.style.display=”none”;a.style.transform=”rotate(0deg)”;} } function formatCurrency(n){return currencySymbol+n.toFixed(2)+” “+fixedCurrency;}This home mortgage loan calculator helps you estimate monthly payments based on your loan amount, interest rate, and loan term.
Loan Payment Formula
Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × (Interest Rate / 12) × (1 + Interest Rate / 12) ^ Loan Term / ((1 + Interest Rate / 12) ^ Loan Term – 1)
Example Calculation
A $200,000 loan with a 3.5% interest rate for 30 years → Monthly Payment = $898.09.
Why It Matters
Understanding how your loan terms affect your monthly payment can help you plan your finances and choose the best mortgage option.
Smart Strategy
Consider different loan terms to see how it affects your monthly payment and overall loan cost.
FAQs
What loan term is best? A 30-year term offers lower payments, but you may pay more interest in total.
How can I lower my monthly payment? Consider refinancing for a lower interest rate or extend your loan term.
How often can I adjust my loan terms? Loan terms can be adjusted during refinancing or when negotiating a new mortgage.