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? Monthly payment PITI with taxes & insurance included

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? Bi-weekly payment PITI if paid every other week

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Total interest

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Monthly property tax

Monthly Insurance

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Louisiana Mortgage Overview

The average home in Louisiana costs around $210,000. With a 20% down payment of $42,000, you would need a loan of $168,000.

Louisiana homeowners pay a property tax rate of approximately 0.55%, which translates to about $1,155 per year on the average home. Annual homeowners insurance in Louisiana averages around $3,200.

What Affects Your Louisiana Mortgage Payment?

Your monthly PITI payment in Louisiana includes four components:

Principal — the portion that reduces your loan balance
Interest — the cost of borrowing, based on your rate and remaining balance
Taxes — Louisiana’s property taxes vary by county, but average 0.55% statewide
Insurance — homeowners insurance protects your investment and is required by most lenders

Tips for Louisiana Home Buyers

Compare rates from multiple Louisiana lenders — even a 0.25% rate difference can save tens of thousands over the life of your loan
Check your credit score before applying — a higher score means better rates
Consider bi-weekly payments — paying every two weeks instead of monthly can shave years off your mortgage and save thousands in interest
Factor in PMI — if your down payment is less than 20%, you’ll pay Private Mortgage Insurance until you reach 80% loan-to-value

Louisiana Mortgage Calculator

Louisiana Mortgage Overview

What Affects Your Louisiana Mortgage Payment?

Tips for Louisiana Home Buyers

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