Florida ownership costs diverge from national averages in two directions at once. Property tax is held down by the homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes assessment cap, while homeowners insurance runs well above the national norm and is the line most calculators understate. Model both before judging what a Florida home costs to carry.
Estimate the full monthly payment: principal and interest, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, and dues. Everything updates as you type.
The part of the purchase price paid in cash up front. The loan covers the rest. Below 20% down, mortgage insurance usually applies.
Optional. Taxes and insurance start from national averages.
A fixed rate never changes over the term. An adjustable rate is fixed for an initial period, then moves with the market at set intervals.
The interest rate prices the loan itself. APR adds most lender fees and expresses the total yearly cost as one percentage, which makes offers easier to compare.
Insurance that protects the lender when the down payment is under 20%. It is added to the monthly payment and can usually be removed once you reach about 20% equity.
An account the lender uses to collect taxes and insurance with each monthly payment, then pay those bills when they come due.
The annual tax a local government charges on a property, usually a percentage of its assessed value. Assessed value can differ from purchase price.
The annual premium for insuring the building against damage and liability. It does not cover tenant belongings or rent shortfalls unless specifically added.
Monthly dues charged by a homeowners or condo association for shared amenities and building upkeep. They are paid to the association, not the lender.
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Loan amount $1,680,000 · 30-year fixed at 6.400%
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The rest of this suite. Each answers one question.
It lowers the assessed value your property tax is calculated on, which lowers the tax portion of the payment. Up to $50,000 comes off assessed value for an eligible primary residence, with the second $25,000 not applying to school taxes. The exemption applies only to a primary residence, so an investment property or second home does not get it.
Plain-language definitions of every term this calculator uses.
The four parts of a full monthly housing payment: principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Lenders qualify borrowers on PITI, not on principal and interest alone.
The part of a payment that reduces the loan balance. Early payments are mostly interest; the principal share grows every month.
The lender’s charge for the borrowed money, calculated each month on the remaining balance.
Insurance that protects the lender when the down payment is under 20%. It is added to the monthly payment and can usually be removed once you reach about 20% equity.
An account the lender uses to collect taxes and insurance with each monthly payment, then pay those bills when they come due.
The annual tax a local government charges on a property, usually a percentage of its assessed value. Assessed value can differ from purchase price.
The annual premium for insuring the building against damage and liability. It does not cover tenant belongings or rent shortfalls unless specifically added.
Monthly dues charged by a homeowners or condo association for shared amenities and building upkeep. They are paid to the association, not the lender.
The number of years the loan is scheduled to run. Shorter terms mean higher payments and less total interest.
A fixed rate never changes over the term. An adjustable rate is fixed for an initial period, then moves with the market at set intervals.
The interest rate prices the loan itself. APR adds most lender fees and expresses the total yearly cost as one percentage, which makes offers easier to compare.
The part of the purchase price paid in cash up front. The loan covers the rest. Below 20% down, mortgage insurance usually applies.
One-time transaction costs due at purchase: legal or title work, taxes and registration, inspection, appraisal, lender fees. Commonly 2 to 4% of the price, paid on top of the down payment.
The total funds due at signing: the down payment plus closing costs, minus any credits and the deposit already paid. It is the number your bank draft must cover.
Interest covering the days between closing and the first full payment period, paid at closing. Closing late in the month shrinks it.
An upfront cushion of property tax and insurance money the lender collects at closing to open the escrow account, typically a few months of each.
Lender title insurance protects the lender’s lien and is usually required. Owner title insurance protects your equity against title defects and is optional but often recommended.
A government charge on the transfer of the property, calculated on the price. In Quebec it is the welcome tax; many US counties levy a documentary or transfer tax.
Closing costs the seller agrees to pay on your behalf, negotiated in the offer. Loan programs cap how much a seller may contribute.
A credit the lender applies toward your closing costs in exchange for a somewhat higher interest rate. It trades upfront cash for monthly cost.
The standardized document a lender must issue after application, stating the exact rate, payment, and cash to close for your transaction. It is the binding figure this calculator approximates.