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Mortgage Analysis
With a 20% down payment ($100,000) at a 6.9% interest rate, a $500,000 home has a monthly principal and interest payment of $2,634 on a 30-year mortgage, or $3,419 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)
$2,634
20% down · 6.9% rate
Monthly (15-yr)
$3,419
20% down · 6.2% rate
Total Interest (30-yr)
$548,384
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% | $15,000 | $485,000 | $3,194 | $4,145 |
| 5% | $25,000 | $475,000 | $3,128 | $4,060 |
| 10% | $50,000 | $450,000 | $2,964 | $3,846 |
| 20% | $100,000 | $400,000 | $2,634 | $3,419 |
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 $400,000 loan adds approximately $273 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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