Using The Mortgage Calculator
The Mortgage Calculator located on the sidebar allows you to run amortized Principal and Interest Payments. There are two tabs at the top.
The “Mortgage” Tab allows you to enter extra variables such as purchase price, downpayment percentage, property taxes, Insurance, and Mortgage Insurance. The Mortgage Tab allows you to run Principal and Interest Payment including your Taxes and Insurance (PITI). PITI is lender lingo for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance.
The “Loan” Tab allows you to enter Loan Amount, Rate and Loan Term so you can run simple Principal and Interest (P&I) payments.
Use the Following Approximate Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Rates when Calculating PITI with the Calculator. Mortgage Insurance rates vary depending upon the Loan To Value (LTV) of the mortgage. For a refinance your LTV would be the proposed loan amount divided by the appraised value. Conventional loans with 20% down or greater or 80%LTV or lower do not require additional Mortgage Insurance.
Mortgage Insurance Rates
FHA Mortgage .55% (All LTVs)
3% down (97% LTV) 1.10%
5% down (95% LTV) .94%
10% down (90% LTV) .62%
15% down (85% LTV) .38%
20% down (80% LTV or better) Enter 0% for Mortgage Insurance.

