Principal & Interest
Principal is the amount borrowed, while interest is the cost of borrowing. Your loan amount, interest rate, and repayment term determine your scheduled monthly principal-and-interest payment.
Enter your loan details to estimate monthly principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and other housing expenses. Results update as you change the numbers.
Start with your loan amount and illustrative interest rate.
Review your estimated monthly housing payment and loan costs.
IMPORTANT CALCULATOR DISCLOSURE: This calculator is provided for educational and illustrative purposes only. Interest rates entered or displayed are hypothetical and do not represent current iLoan rates, advertised financing terms, or an offer of credit. Calculations are estimates based on user-provided information. Actual rates, APR, monthly payments, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, closing costs, and loan eligibility will vary. Total interest assumes scheduled payments over the selected term without additional principal payments or rate changes. Results are not a Loan Estimate, loan approval, or commitment to lend.
Your mortgage payment may include more than principal and interest. Understanding each component can help you plan your monthly housing budget and compare mortgage options.
Principal is the amount borrowed, while interest is the cost of borrowing. Your loan amount, interest rate, and repayment term determine your scheduled monthly principal-and-interest payment.
Property taxes are assessed by local taxing authorities. When collected through a mortgage escrow account, they are typically included in your monthly mortgage payment.
Homeowners insurance helps protect against certain covered losses. Lenders generally require acceptable insurance coverage, and premiums may be included in monthly escrow payments.
Some mortgage programs require private or government mortgage insurance. Homeowners association dues may also apply to certain properties and should be included when estimating overall housing costs.
The length of your mortgage can significantly affect your monthly principal and interest payment. Shorter terms generally mean higher monthly payments but less total interest over the life of the loan. Longer terms generally offer lower monthly principal-and-interest payments but may result in more total interest.
Helpful Tip: Use the calculator above to compare different loan amounts, interest rates, and mortgage terms. The best mortgage structure depends on your budget, financial goals, and long-term plans.
Find answers to common questions about mortgage payments, interest rates, loan terms, taxes, insurance, and calculator estimates.
Enter your mortgage loan amount, illustrative interest rate, and repayment term into the calculator above.
The calculator estimates monthly principal and interest. You can also enter property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance, and HOA dues to estimate total monthly housing costs.
Yes. The iLoan calculator includes optional fields for monthly property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance, and HOA dues.
These amounts are based on the values entered and are not automatically verified against local tax or insurance records.
A 15-year mortgage generally has higher monthly principal and interest payments than a 30-year mortgage with the same loan amount and interest rate.
However, a shorter repayment period generally results in less total interest paid over the life of the loan.
No. The interest rate displayed is hypothetical and provided for educational purposes.
It does not represent a current iLoan mortgage rate, advertised financing terms, or a loan offer. Actual rates depend on the selected mortgage program and borrower qualifications.
Actual payments depend on your approved loan amount, interest rate, repayment term, property taxes, homeowners insurance, applicable mortgage insurance, and other costs.
The calculator uses the assumptions entered rather than a final lender-approved loan offer.
No. Using this calculator does not require a credit application or credit inquiry.
If you later apply for mortgage financing, the lender may obtain a credit report as part of the application process.