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Mortgage Analysis
With a 20% down payment ($50,000) at a 6.9% interest rate, a $250,000 home has a monthly principal and interest payment of $1,317 on a 30-year mortgage, or $1,709 on a 15-year mortgage.
Rate assumption: 6.9% (30-yr) / 6.2% (15-yr). P&I only — excludes taxes, insurance, PMI. Use the live calculator for current rates.
Monthly (30-yr)
$1,317
20% down · 6.9% rate
Monthly (15-yr)
$1,709
20% down · 6.2% rate
Total Interest (30-yr)
$274,192
over life of loan
Monthly principal and interest only. At 6.9% (30-yr) and 6.2% (15-yr).
| Down Payment | Down Amount | Loan Amount | 30-yr Payment | 15-yr Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3% | $7,500 | $242,500 | $1,597 | $2,073 |
| 5% | $12,500 | $237,500 | $1,564 | $2,030 |
| 10% | $25,000 | $225,000 | $1,482 | $1,923 |
| 20% | $50,000 | $200,000 | $1,317 | $1,709 |
Mortgage rates are closely tied to inflation. When inflation runs high, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to cool the economy — which pushes mortgage rates up and increases your monthly payment. A 1-point rate increase on a $200,000 loan adds approximately $136 to your monthly payment. Tracking inflation helps you understand where mortgage rates may be headed.
The figures above use a fixed rate assumption. Use the full calculator to pull the current 30-year fixed rate live from the Federal Reserve and enter your exact details.
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