Calculate your monthly mortgage payment with taxes and insurance
PITI stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance — the four components of a standard monthly mortgage payment. This calculator includes all four, plus HOA fees and PMI if applicable. Your full housing payment is often called your "PITI + HOA + PMI."
Conventional: Not government-backed, typically requires 3-20% down. FHA: Government-backed, allows 3.5% down but requires mortgage insurance for the life of the loan. VA: For veterans and active duty military, offers 0% down with no monthly PMI. USDA: For rural homebuyers, also offers 0% down.
PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) is required when your down payment is less than 20% on a conventional loan. It protects the lender, not you. You can request to remove PMI once you reach 20% equity (based on the original appraisal), and it automatically falls off at 22% equity by law.
It depends on your budget. A 30-year mortgage has lower monthly payments but you pay much more interest over time. A 15-year mortgage has higher monthly payments but lower interest rates and you build equity faster. Most homebuyers choose the 30-year because it's more affordable.
ARM stands for Adjustable-Rate Mortgage. A 5/1 ARM has a fixed rate for the first 5 years, then adjusts annually. ARMs usually start with lower rates than fixed mortgages, but your payment can go up significantly after the initial period. They're best if you plan to sell or refinance before the rate adjusts.
Usually yes. Most lenders set up an escrow account, where they collect 1/12 of your annual property tax and home insurance each month along with your principal and interest. They pay these bills on your behalf when they're due.
This calculator provides estimates based on standard amortization formulas. Your actual payment may vary based on your credit score, lender fees, discount points, and local tax rates. Always get a Loan Estimate from at least 3 lenders to compare exact terms.