Finance & Money

Mortgage Calculator

Principal & interest payment (monthly).

Educational estimates only. Not medical, legal, tax, or financial advice.

Guide: Mortgage Calculator

What it does

Solves the standard fixed-rate mortgage payment using amortization math.

How to use it

Enter loan principal, annual interest rate, and term in years or months as labeled.

Formula

Payment = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n − 1], where r is periodic rate and n is number of payments.

Example

$300,000 at 6% APR for 30 years → roughly $1,799/month principal and interest (rounded).

FAQs

Why is my actual payment higher?

Escrow for taxes and insurance, PMI, and fees increase the monthly check.

Does this handle ARMs?

This model assumes a fixed rate for the full term.

Is this a loan offer?

No. Educational estimate only.