Monthly Payment on a $200,000 Mortgage
A 15-year mortgage costs more per month than a 30-year one but saves a fortune in interest. Here is the payment on a $200,000 loan at 6% over 15 years, and what the shorter term saves you. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Monthly payment
$1,687.71
Total interest
$103,788
Total paid
$303,788
How the rate changes the payment
Even half a percentage point moves the monthly payment on a $200,000 mortgage. At 15 years:
- 5% APR$1,581.59/mo
- 5.5% APR$1,634.17/mo
- 6% APR$1,687.71/mo
- 6.5% APR$1,742.21/mo
- 7% APR$1,797.66/mo
FAQ
What is the monthly payment on a $200,000 mortgage at 6%?
It is $1,687.71 per month for principal and interest, assuming a fixed 6% APR over 15 years (180 payments). Across the full term you would pay about $103,788 in interest on top of the $200,000 borrowed — roughly $303,788 in total.
How is the monthly payment calculated?
It uses the standard amortisation formula: M = P·r / (1 − (1 + r)⁻ⁿ), where P is the amount borrowed, r is the monthly rate (annual rate ÷ 12) and n is the number of months. Every payment is the same, but early payments are mostly interest and later ones mostly principal.
Does this include taxes and insurance?
No. The figure is principal and interest only. A real mortgage may add property taxes, homeowners insurance and (if applicable) PMI, so your actual monthly cost can be higher.
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