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The PITI Mortgage Calculator with Extra Payment helps homeowners calculate their adjusted mortgage payment when making additional payments. PITI stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance - the four components of a typical mortgage payment.
The calculator uses a simple formula:
Where:
Explanation: This calculation helps you understand your total monthly mortgage obligation when making extra payments to reduce your principal balance faster.
Details: Making extra payments toward your mortgage principal can significantly reduce the total interest paid over the life of the loan and help you build equity faster. Even small additional payments can shorten your loan term by several years.
Tips: Enter your standard monthly PITI payment amount and the extra amount you plan to pay. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will show your adjusted total monthly payment.
Q1: What is included in a standard PITI payment?
A: PITI includes Principal (loan amount), Interest (loan cost), Taxes (property taxes), and Insurance (homeowner's insurance and possibly PMI).
Q2: How do extra payments affect my mortgage?
A: Extra payments directly reduce your principal balance, which decreases the total interest you'll pay over the life of the loan and can shorten your loan term.
Q3: Should I make extra payments or invest the money?
A: This depends on your mortgage interest rate vs. potential investment returns. Generally, if your mortgage rate is higher than expected investment returns, paying down mortgage debt may be beneficial.
Q4: Are there any penalties for making extra payments?
A: Most mortgages allow extra payments, but some may have prepayment penalties. Check your loan documents or consult your lender.
Q5: How should I designate extra payments?
A: Clearly indicate that extra payments should be applied to principal reduction. Contact your lender to ensure proper application of additional payments.