80155 Loan Calculator

80155 Loan Calculator

80155 Loan Calculator

Just one formula shows how monthly payments, amount borrowed, interest rate, and mortgage term are related. The formula is normally used to calculate the monthly payment from the other three variables. This article shows how it may be re-arranged to show the amount that can be borrowed for a given monthly payment and interest rate.

Setting a Mortgage Budget

It is important to know what size of mortgage is affordable. One way to do this is to work out a "mortgage budget", by looking at income and outgoings. Income is usually in the form of a salary. Outgoings are taxes, food, car payments, etc. The difference between income and outgoings is available for other spending, such as a mortgage. There needs to be money set aside for contingencies, such as unforeseen costs or circumstances.

Mortgage and Loan Formula – Definitions of Terms Used

P – the Principal, or amount borrowed