Mortgage Calculator – Addition.site
Your quick, free, and accurate tool for estimating every component of your monthly home‑loan payment.
How the Calculator Works
- Enter Your Loan Details
- Loan amount ($) – the total price of the property you’re buying.
- Interest rate (%) – the annual percentage rate (APR) offered by your lender.
- Loan term (years) – the length of the mortgage (commonly 15, 20, or 30 years).
- Down payment ($) – the upfront cash you’ll pay at closing.
- Property taxes ($/year) – annual taxes on the property.
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Insurance ($/year) – annual homeowner’s insurance premium.
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Click “Calculate”
The script uses the standard amortization formula to compute: - Monthly principal & interest payment
- Monthly taxes & insurance
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Total monthly payment (displayed in the read‑only result field)
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View the Results
- Result field – shows the total monthly cost. Click it to copy the amount to your clipboard.
- Amortization table – a table of the first 12 months, showing payment, principal, interest, and remaining balance.
- Bar chart – a visual comparison of principal vs. interest paid each month (first 12 months).
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Share on X – a button that lets you post your result on Twitter/X directly from the page.
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Adjust & Re‑calculate
Change any input value and hit “Calculate” again to see how your monthly payment shifts.
Key Definitions
| Term | What It Means | Why It Matters |
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| Loan amount | The amount you borrow after subtracting the down payment. | Determines the principal on which interest is calculated. |
| Interest rate | Annual percentage rate (APR) expressed as a decimal. | Drives the cost of borrowing; higher rates mean higher payments. |
| Loan term | Length of the mortgage in years. | Longer terms lower monthly payments but increase total interest paid. |
| Down payment | Up‑front cash paid at closing. | Reduces the principal and can eliminate private mortgage insurance (PMI). |
| Property taxes | Annual taxes levied by local governments. | Typically added to the monthly payment to avoid escrow penalties. |
| Insurance | Annual homeowner’s insurance premium. | Protects your investment; also added to the monthly payment. |
| Principal | Portion of each payment that reduces the loan balance. | Increases over time as the loan amortizes. |
| Interest | Portion of each payment that pays the lender for the loan. | Decreases over time as the principal shrinks. |
| Amortization | The gradual reduction of a loan balance through scheduled payments. | Helps you see how much you’ll owe each month and when the loan will be paid off. |
Use Cases
| Scenario | Why Use the Calculator |
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| First‑time home buyer | Estimate how much you can afford and how different down‑payment amounts affect monthly costs. |
| Refinancing decision | Compare current mortgage terms with a potential new loan to see if refinancing saves money. |
| Budget planning | Integrate the monthly payment into your budget to ensure you can comfortably cover housing costs. |
| Investment analysis | Calculate the cost of a mortgage to evaluate rental property returns or flip projects. |
| Financial education | Understand how interest, principal, taxes, and insurance contribute to your total payment. |
Why This Tool Is Valuable
- Instant, accurate calculations using the industry‑standard amortization formula.
- All‑in‑one view: payment breakdown, amortization table, and visual chart.
- No sign‑up or data collection – privacy‑first, ad‑supported.
- Shareable results: Post your estimate on X with one click.
- Copy‑to‑clipboard for quick use in spreadsheets or emails.
- Disclaimer: “This calculator is for general information only and does not account for your personal financial situation. Seek independent financial advice before making decisions.”
Technical Highlights (for the curious)
- Built with plain HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript.
- Uses Chart.js to render a bar chart of principal vs. interest.
- Also uses Google Analytics to track usage and improve the site over time.
- Free !