Finance & Mortgage Calculators
Mortgage, loan, and financing calculators to estimate monthly payments, amortization, and borrowing costs. This category includes 2 free tools.
Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your monthly mortgage payment including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Free mortgage calculator updated for 2026.
Finance & MortgageLoan Payment Calculator
Calculate monthly loan payments, total interest, and view a full month-by-month amortization schedule for any loan.
Finance & MortgageAbout Finance & Mortgage Calculators
Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing an existing loan, or evaluating a personal line of credit, understanding your true borrowing cost is essential before you sign anything. Our finance and mortgage calculators use standard industry formulas — the same ones lenders use — to give you an accurate picture of your monthly payment, total interest paid, and amortization schedule.
The mortgage payment formula accounts for principal, interest rate, and loan term. Our calculators also let you layer in property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and HOA fees so your estimate reflects what you'll actually pay each month — not just the PITI-light figure lenders advertise. Use the auto loan calculator to compare vehicle financing scenarios, or the loan payment calculator to evaluate consolidation options.
All estimates are based on fixed-rate assumptions unless otherwise noted. Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) involve variable future payments that depend on rate-index changes, which our tools cannot predict. Always verify key figures with your lender before committing to a loan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a monthly mortgage payment?
A full mortgage payment (PITI) includes Principal (reduces the loan balance), Interest (the lender's cost of lending), Taxes (property taxes escrowed monthly), and Insurance (homeowner's policy). Many loans also include PMI if the down payment is below 20%, and some have HOA fees.
How do I lower my monthly mortgage payment?
You can lower your payment by making a larger down payment (reduces principal), securing a lower interest rate through good credit or rate shopping, choosing a longer loan term (30 vs. 15 years), or eliminating PMI once you reach 20% equity. Refinancing at a lower rate can also reduce an existing payment.
What is the 28/36 rule for mortgage affordability?
The 28/36 rule is a guideline lenders use: your mortgage payment should not exceed 28% of your gross monthly income, and your total monthly debt (mortgage + car loans + credit cards) should not exceed 36%. Staying within these limits significantly improves loan approval odds.
What is amortization and why does it matter?
Amortization is the process of paying down a loan through scheduled payments over time. Early in a mortgage, most of your payment goes toward interest. As the loan matures, a growing share goes toward principal. Understanding amortization helps you see the true cost of a loan and the benefit of extra principal payments.