$300,000 Mortgage Payment

Result

Monthly payment (30 years, 6.5%)

$1,896.20

Principal and interest on a $300,000 loan

15-year loan at 6.5%
$2,613.32 a month
Total interest, 30 years
$382,633
Total interest, 15 years
$170,398
Result

Monthly payment

Loan summary

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Taxes and costs (optional)

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Amortization schedule

Balance over time

$300,000 mortgage at every rate

Rate15 years20 years30 years
5%$2,372.38$1,979.87$1,610.46
5.5%$2,451.25$2,063.66$1,703.37
6%$2,531.57$2,149.29$1,798.65
6.25%$2,572.27$2,192.78$1,847.15
6.5%$2,613.32$2,236.72$1,896.20
6.75%$2,654.73$2,281.09$1,945.79
7%$2,696.48$2,325.90$1,995.91
7.5%$2,781.04$2,416.78$2,097.64
8%$2,866.96$2,509.32$2,201.29

Principal and interest only. The calculator above starts with a $375,000 home and 20% down (a $300,000 loan) – add property tax, insurance and PMI to see the full payment.

Other mortgage amounts (6.5%, 30 years)

Frequently asked questions

What is the monthly payment on a $300,000 mortgage?

At 6.5% for 30 years, $1,896.20 a month in principal and interest; for 15 years, $2,613.32. Taxes and insurance are extra.

How much interest on a $300,000 mortgage?

At 6.5% over 30 years, $382,633 – over 15 years only $170,398.

What income do I need for a $300,000 mortgage?

Lenders often want total housing costs under about 28% of gross income. A $1,896 payment plus about $375 of tax and insurance suggests an income near $97,337 a year.