Beyond the Closing Table · Interactive tool

The true cost of homeownership.

See how the mortgage payment fits alongside taxes, insurance, fees, and the savings a home asks of you. Adjust any number—results update as you type.

Illustrative estimate only. Not a loan quote or guarantee of financing. This tool is not lender preapproval or personalized financial advice.

The loan

Rates change daily and depend on your loan and profile.

Loan term
Monthly ownership costs

Varies by county and assessment. Verify for each property.

Get quotes; coverage and premiums vary.

Illustrative. Varies by loan type; ask your lender.

A planning reserve you set aside—not a lender escrow payment.

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Add living expenses (optional)

These reduce what's left of your take-home pay. They are not added to the housing total above.

Daycare, tuition, activities, support.

Car payments, gas, insurance, upkeep, transit passes.

Student loans, credit card minimums, personal loans.

Your illustrative estimate

Results

Total monthly ownership cost$4,041$48,493 per year
Principal & interest$2,702
Other ownership costs$1,339
Loan amount$427,500
Down payment$22,500
$4,041per month
Monthly itemized breakdown
ItemMonthlyShare
Principal & interest$2,70267%
Property taxes$45011%
Homeowners insurance$2005%
Mortgage insurance (PMI)$2145%
HOA / condo fees$1002%
Maintenance reserve$3759%
Utilities$00%
Other household costs$00%
Total$4,041100%

Reading your estimate

Maintenance is a reserve

Maintenance savings is a planning reserve you set aside for repairs and upkeep. It is not a lender escrow payment and is not collected by your lender.

PMI is illustrative

Mortgage insurance may differ by loan type, down payment, and credit profile, and some loans use different kinds of mortgage insurance. Don't assume it automatically disappears at exactly 20% equity—removal depends on the rules that apply to your loan. Ask your lender.

Every number varies

Property taxes, insurance premiums, HOA fees, utilities, interest rates, and actual loan terms vary by property, location, lender, and over time. This tool does not use local tax rates—enter figures you've verified for the homes you're considering.

Not advice or preapproval

This is an educational illustration—not lender preapproval, a loan quote, or personalized financial advice. Talk with a licensed lender and qualified professionals about your situation.

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