Free Down Payment Calculator

Calculate how much you need for a down payment based on home price and your savings timeline.

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Down Payment Needed

$70,000

Still Need to Save$40,000
Months to Save40
Resulting Loan Amount$280,000

Down Payment Needed vs Monthly Savings

Down Payment Calculation

Down Payment = Home Price × Down Payment%

Months to Save = (Down Payment - Current Savings) / Monthly Savings

Common Down Payment Amounts

  • 20% — Avoids PMI (private mortgage insurance)
  • 10% — Common conventional minimum
  • 3.5% — FHA minimum
  • 0% — VA loans (eligible veterans)
  • Example Calculation

    $350,000 home with 20% down, $30,000 saved, saving $1,000/month.

    1. 01Down payment = $350,000 × 20% = $70,000
    2. 02Still need = $70,000 - $30,000 = $40,000
    3. 03Months to save = $40,000 / $1,000 = 40 months
    4. 04Loan amount = $350,000 - $70,000 = $280,000

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