Current Avg. Rates: 6.46% 30-yr fixed|5.77% 15-yr fixed
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Mortgage Payment on a $300,000 House
How much is the mortgage on a $300,000 house? Use the calculator below to see your estimated monthly PITI payment with different down payments and interest rates.
$1,942
Est. Monthly PITI (20% down)
$2,323
Est. Monthly PITI (10% down)
$2,025
15-Year P&I (20% down)
$306,107
Total Interest (30yr)
Your Monthly Payment (PITI)
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Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance
Monthly Breakdown
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Property Tax
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Insurance
Loan Overview
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Total Interest
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Payoff Date
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Monthly Mortgage Payment on a $300,000 House
Here’s what you can expect to pay monthly on a $300,000 home at a 6.5% interest rate with a 30-year loan:
| Down Payment | Loan Amount | Monthly P&I | Monthly PITI (est.) | PMI |
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| 5% ($15,000) | $285,000 | $1,801 | $2,428 | $202/mo |
| 10% ($30,000) | $270,000 | $1,707 | $2,323 | $191/mo |
| 20% ($60,000) | $240,000 | $1,517 | $1,942 | $0 |
PITI includes estimated property taxes ($3,600/year) and insurance ($1,500/year). Your actual costs depend on your location — check your state’s rates.
How Interest Rate Affects Your Payment
On a $240,000 loan (20% down) with a 30-year term:
| Interest Rate | Monthly P&I | Total Interest Paid |
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| 5.5% | $1,363 | $250,570 |
| 6.0% | $1,439 | $278,012 |
| 6.5% | $1,517 | $306,107 |
| 7.0% | $1,597 | $334,821 |
| 7.5% | $1,678 | $364,121 |
15-Year vs 30-Year on a $300,000 Home
| Term | Monthly P&I (20% down) | Total Interest |
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| 15-year at 6.0% | $2,025 | $124,546 |
| 30-year at 6.5% | $1,517 | $306,107 |
| Difference | $508/mo more | Save $181,561 |
What Income Do You Need?
Using the 28/36 rule (PITI should be under 28% of gross income):
| Down Payment | Monthly PITI | Income Needed |
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| 5% | $2,428 | $104,069 |
| 10% | $2,323 | $99,550 |
| 20% | $1,942 | $83,227 |
Calculate Your Exact Payment
Use the calculator above to enter your specific interest rate, down payment, property taxes, and insurance to get an exact monthly payment. Or check your local costs by state.