Mortgage Payment FAQs

Quick answers to the mortgage questions people ask most.

We built this FAQ hub so you can jump straight to the exact question you’re trying to solve. From “How much is a $300,000 mortgage?” to “How does DTI affect approval?” Each question below links to its own answer page, where you can run examples and model your payment with realistic assumptions.

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Start here if you’re running numbers

If you want the fastest path to a realistic monthly payment, use our calculators first. Then click into the FAQ pages for explanations and examples.

Core calculators

  • Mortgage Payment Calculator

    Model principal + interest, then add taxes, insurance, PMI, and HOA for an all-in payment.

  • Mortgage Affordability Calculator

    Work backward from income, debts, and down payment to a comfortable home price.

  • DTI Calculator

    See how lenders evaluate debt-to-income and where your payment fits.

Guides & affordability

Is a mortgage a loan?

Yes, and this explains how mortgages differ from other loans because the home is collateral.

How long do mortgages last?

Compare 15 vs 30-year terms, the payment tradeoff, and how refinancing or extra payments change the timeline.

Want the most accurate monthly payment?

Start with your loan amount, rate, and term, then add taxes, insurance, PMI, and HOA so your estimate matches real-world housing costs.