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How To Calculate Mortgage Payment?

Step 1

Mortgage payment = principal and interest + property taxes + homeowners insurance + private mortgage insurance, if applicable

Step 2

Use the formula: M = P × [r(1 + r)^n] / [(1 + r)^n - 1]

Step 3

M = monthly principal and interest payment

Step 4

P = loan amount

Step 5

r = monthly interest rate

Step 6

n = total number of monthly payments

Step 7

Convert annual interest rate to monthly rate by dividing by 12

Step 8

Convert loan term in years to total months by multiplying by 12

Step 9

Add monthly property taxes, homeowners insurance, and PMI to the principal and interest payment

Step 10

Example: $300,000 loan at 6% for 30 years

Step 11

Monthly rate = 0.06 / 12 = 0.005

Step 12

Total payments = 30 × 12 = 360

Step 13

Principal and interest = $1,798.65

Step 14

Total monthly payment = principal and interest + taxes + insurance + PMI, if any