$300,000 mortgage payment
Monthly payment on $300,000 at 6.5%
$1,896 (30-year)
$2,613 on a 15-year loan · principal and interest only
The monthly principal and interest payment on a $300,000 mortgage depends mostly on the interest rate and the loan term. At 6.5%, a 30-year fixed loan costs $1,896 a month and a 15-year loan $2,613. The table below covers rates from 5% to 8%, so you can find the row closest to the rate you are quoted. Property tax, homeowners insurance, PMI and HOA dues are extra.
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Monthly payment
$1,896
Total interest
$382,633
Total paid
$682,633
Monthly payment on $300,000 by rate and term
| Rate | 10-year | 15-year | 20-year | 30-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $3,182 | $2,372 | $1,980 | $1,610 |
| 5.5% | $3,256 | $2,451 | $2,064 | $1,703 |
| 6% | $3,331 | $2,532 | $2,149 | $1,799 |
| 6.5% | $3,406 | $2,613 | $2,237 | $1,896 |
| 7% | $3,483 | $2,696 | $2,326 | $1,996 |
| 7.5% | $3,561 | $2,781 | $2,417 | $2,098 |
| 8% | $3,640 | $2,867 | $2,509 | $2,201 |
Principal and interest only, fixed rate, monthly payments.
Total interest on $300,000 at 6.5%
| Term | Monthly | Total interest | Total paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years | $3,406 | $108,773 | $408,773 |
| 15 years | $2,613 | $170,398 | $470,398 |
| 20 years | $2,237 | $236,813 | $536,813 |
| 30 years | $1,896 | $382,633 | $682,633 |
Where your first year of payments goes
On a 30-year loan at 6.5%, the first 12 payments total $22,754. Of that, $19,401 is interest and only $3,353 reduces the balance, because interest is charged on the full amount at the start. Extra payments early in the loan save the most interest.
Lenders often want total housing costs below about 28% of gross monthly income. The principal and interest alone on this loan would call for roughly $81,266 a year in income before taxes and insurance are added.
Home price for a $300,000 loan
| Down payment | Home price | Cash needed |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5% | $310,881 | $10,881 |
| 5% | $315,789 | $15,789 |
| 10% | $333,333 | $33,333 |
| 20% | $375,000 | $75,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly payment on a $300,000 mortgage?
At 6.5%, it is $1,896 a month over 30 years or $2,613 over 15 years for principal and interest. At 6% the 30-year payment is $1,799; at 7% it is $1,996.
How much interest will I pay on a $300,000 mortgage?
Over 30 years at 6.5% you would pay $382,633 in interest. A 15-year term cuts that to $170,398.
How much income do I need for a $300,000 mortgage?
Using the common 28% guideline for housing costs, the $1,896 principal and interest payment alone suggests an income of about $81,266 a year. Taxes, insurance and existing debts raise the figure lenders look for.
Does this payment include taxes and insurance?
No. It covers principal and interest only. Use the US mortgage calculator linked on this page to add property tax and homeowners insurance for the full PITI payment.