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The House Mortgage Calculator With Taxes helps homeowners and potential buyers calculate their total monthly mortgage payment by combining the principal payment with the monthly portion of annual property taxes.
The calculator uses the following formula:
Where:
Explanation: This calculation divides the annual property tax by 12 to get the monthly tax amount, then adds it to the principal mortgage payment to determine the total monthly housing cost.
Details: Accurately calculating the total monthly mortgage payment including taxes is essential for budgeting and financial planning. Property taxes can significantly impact the overall cost of homeownership and should be factored into affordability calculations.
Tips: Enter the principal mortgage payment amount and the annual property tax amount. Both values should be positive numbers. The calculator will compute your total monthly payment including taxes.
Q1: What is included in the principal payment?
A: The principal payment typically includes the loan principal and interest. Some mortgage payments may also include insurance (PITI - Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance).
Q2: Are property taxes the same everywhere?
A: No, property tax rates vary significantly by location, county, and state. Always check local tax rates when calculating mortgage payments.
Q3: How often do property taxes change?
A: Property taxes can change annually based on local tax rates and property assessments. Homeowners should anticipate potential increases in their monthly payments.
Q4: Can property taxes be escrowed?
A: Yes, many lenders require borrowers to pay property taxes through an escrow account, where monthly payments are collected and the lender pays the tax bill when due.
Q5: Are there other costs not included in this calculation?
A: Yes, homeowners insurance, private mortgage insurance (PMI), HOA fees, and maintenance costs are additional expenses of homeownership not included in this calculation.