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5% Down Payment Mortgage Calculator

A popular low down payment option for first-time buyers. Requires PMI until you reach 20% equity.

= $20,000

Monthly Payment
$2,528
Loan Amount
$380,000
Total Interest
$530,134
Total Cost
$930,134

Payment Breakdown

Down Payment$20,000 (2.2%)
Principal$380,000 (40.9%)
Total Interest$530,134 (57.0%)
Down Payment
$20,000
on $400,000 home
Monthly P&I
$2,528
7% rate, 30yr
PMI Estimate
$222/mo
~0.7% of loan/yr
Total Interest
$530,134
over 30 years

Monthly Payment with 5% Down by Home Price

Home PriceDown PaymentLoan AmountMonthly P&ITotal Interest
$150,000$7,500$142,500$948$198,800
$200,000$10,000$190,000$1,264$265,067
$250,000$12,500$237,500$1,580$331,334
$300,000$15,000$285,000$1,896$397,600
$350,000$17,500$332,500$2,212$463,867
$400,000$20,000$380,000$2,528$530,134
$450,000$22,500$427,500$2,844$596,401
$500,000$25,000$475,000$3,160$662,667
$600,000$30,000$570,000$3,792$795,201
$700,000$35,000$665,000$4,424$927,734
$750,000$37,500$712,500$4,740$994,001
$800,000$40,000$760,000$5,056$1,060,268
$900,000$45,000$855,000$5,688$1,192,801
$1,000,000$50,000$950,000$6,320$1,325,335

$400,000 Home with 5% Down — By Rate

Rate15-Year30-YearInterest Saved (15yr)
5.5%$3,105$2,158$217,850
6%$3,207$2,278$242,987
6.5%$3,310$2,402$268,832
6.75%$3,363$2,465$282,004
7%$3,416$2,528$295,335
7.25%$3,469$2,592$308,819
7.5%$3,523$2,657$322,449
8%$3,631$2,788$350,124

5% vs 20% Down Payment Comparison

On a $400,000 home at 7% for 30 years:

5% Down20% DownDifference
Down Payment$20,000$80,000$60,000
Loan Amount$380,000$320,000$60,000
Monthly Payment$2,528$2,129$399
Total Interest$530,134$446,428$83,705

Note: With 5% down, PMI (~$222/mo) is required until you reach 20% equity. This adds to your effective monthly cost.

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