Determining which mortgage term is right for you can be a challenge. With a shorter 15-year mortgage, you will pay significantly less interest than a 30-year mortgage - but only if you can afford the higher monthly payment. Use this calculator for a comparison of a 15- vs. 30-year mortgage.
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Mortgage Inputs |
Original balance of your mortgage.
This is your combined state and federal tax rate. This is used to calculate possible income tax savings by deducting your mortgage interest. Please consult with a tax professional regarding mortgage interest deductions and your specific situation. Use the ‘Filing Status and Federal Income Tax Rates on Taxable Income’ table to assist you in estimating your federal tax rate.
Tax Rate | Married Filing Jointly or Qualified Widow(er) | Single | Head of Household | Married Filing Separately |
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10% | $0 - $23,850 | $0 - $11,925 | $0 - $17,000 | $0 - $11,925 |
12% | $23,850 - $96,950 | $11,925 - $48,475 | $17,000 - $64,850 | $11,925 - $48,475 |
22% | $96,950 - $206,700 | $48,475 - $103,350 | $64,850 - $103,350 | $48,475 - $103,350 |
24% | $206,700 - $394,600 | $103,350 - $197,300 | $103,350 - $197,300 | $103,350 - $197,300 |
32% | $394,600 - $501,050 | $197,300 - $250,525 | $197,300 - $250,500 | $197,300 - $250,525 |
35% | $501,050 - $751,600 | $250,525 - $626,350 | $250,500 - $626,350 | $250,525 - $375,800 |
37% | Over $751,600 | Over $626,350 | Over $626,350 | Over $375,800 |
*Caution: Do not use these tax rate schedules to figure 2024 taxes. Use only to figure 2025 estimates. Source: Rev. Proc. 2024-40 |
Annual interest rate for your mortgage. Interest rates are generally lower for shorter-term mortgages. Please note that the interest rate is different from the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), which includes other expenses such as mortgage insurance, and the origination fee and or point(s), which were paid when the mortgage was first originated. The APR is normally higher than the simple interest rate.
Annual interest rate for your mortgage. Interest rates are generally lower for shorter-term mortgages. Please note that the interest rate is different from the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), which includes other expenses such as mortgage insurance, and the origination fee and or point(s), which were paid when the mortgage was first originated. The APR is normally higher than the simple interest rate.
Monthly principal and interest payment (PI). Both 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages are shown.
Monthly principal and interest payment (PI). Both 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages are shown.
Monthly Payments |
Principal Balance by Year |
Original balance of your mortgage.
Annual interest rate for your mortgage. Interest rates are generally lower for shorter-term mortgages. Please note that the interest rate is different from the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), which includes other expenses such as mortgage insurance, and the origination fee and or point(s), which were paid when the mortgage was first originated. The APR is normally higher than the simple interest rate.
This is your combined state and federal tax rate. This is used to calculate possible income tax savings by deducting your mortgage interest. Please consult with a tax professional regarding mortgage interest deductions and your specific situation. Use the ‘Filing Status and Federal Income Tax Rates on Taxable Income’ table to assist you in estimating your federal tax rate.
Tax Rate | Married Filing Jointly or Qualified Widow(er) | Single | Head of Household | Married Filing Separately |
---|---|---|---|---|
10% | $0 - $23,850 | $0 - $11,925 | $0 - $17,000 | $0 - $11,925 |
12% | $23,850 - $96,950 | $11,925 - $48,475 | $17,000 - $64,850 | $11,925 - $48,475 |
22% | $96,950 - $206,700 | $48,475 - $103,350 | $64,850 - $103,350 | $48,475 - $103,350 |
24% | $206,700 - $394,600 | $103,350 - $197,300 | $103,350 - $197,300 | $103,350 - $197,300 |
32% | $394,600 - $501,050 | $197,300 - $250,525 | $197,300 - $250,500 | $197,300 - $250,525 |
35% | $501,050 - $751,600 | $250,525 - $626,350 | $250,500 - $626,350 | $250,525 - $375,800 |
37% | Over $751,600 | Over $626,350 | Over $626,350 | Over $375,800 |
*Caution: Do not use these tax rate schedules to figure 2024 taxes. Use only to figure 2025 estimates. Source: Rev. Proc. 2024-40 |
Monthly principal and interest payment (PI). Both 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages are shown.
Total of all monthly payments made over the full term of the mortgage. Both 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages are shown.
Total of all interest paid over the full term of the mortgage. Both 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages are shown.
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