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Mortgage Analysis
With a 20% down payment ($120,000) at a 6.9% interest rate, a $600,000 home has a monthly principal and interest payment of $3,161 on a 30-year mortgage, or $4,103 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)
$3,161
20% down · 6.9% rate
Monthly (15-yr)
$4,103
20% down · 6.2% rate
Total Interest (30-yr)
$658,061
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% | $18,000 | $582,000 | $3,833 | $4,974 |
| 5% | $30,000 | $570,000 | $3,754 | $4,872 |
| 10% | $60,000 | $540,000 | $3,556 | $4,615 |
| 20% | $120,000 | $480,000 | $3,161 | $4,103 |
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 $480,000 loan adds approximately $327 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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