We calculate the principal by subtracting your down payment from the home price.
Using the loan amount, interest rate, and term, we calculate your fixed monthly payment.
Each payment is split between principal and interest, with early payments going more toward interest.
Learn how mortgage amortization works, why early payments are mostly interest, and how to save money.
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Understand how the time value of money principle underlies all mortgage calculations.