$250,000 Mortgage Payment

With a $250,000 home price and 20% down ($50,000), your monthly principal & interest payment is $1,330.60 on a 30-year mortgage at 7%.

$1,330.60
Monthly P&I (30-yr)
$1,797.66
Monthly P&I (15-yr)
$200,000
Loan Amount

30-Year vs 15-Year Comparison

TermMonthly PaymentTotal InterestTotal Cost
30 years$1,330.60$279,018$479,018
15 years$1,797.66$123,578$323,578
You save+$467.05/mo$155,440$155,440

Monthly Payment by Interest Rate (30-Year)

RateMonthly P&ITotal Interest
5.5%$1,135.58$208,808
6%$1,199.10$231,676
6.5%$1,264.14$255,089
7%$1,330.60$279,018
7.5%$1,398.43$303,434
8%$1,467.53$328,310

About This Estimate

This calculation shows principal and interest only. Your actual monthly payment will also include property taxes (typically 0.5-2.5% of home value per year), homeowner's insurance ($1,000-$3,000+ per year), and possibly Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) if your down payment is less than 20%. Use our full mortgage calculator to see a complete payment breakdown including taxes, insurance, and PMI.

A $250,000 home with 20% down requires a $50,000 down payment and a $200,000 loan. Over 30 years at 7%, you'll pay $279,018 in total interest — bringing the true cost of the home to $529,018. Choosing a 15-year term saves you $155,440 in interest but increases your monthly payment by $467.05.

Salary Needed for a $250,000 Home

Based on common affordability guidelines (spending 28-36% of gross income on housing).