Free Mortgage Comparison Calculator

Compare two mortgage options side by side to see differences in monthly payment, total interest, and total cost.

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Loan A Monthly Payment

$2,212.24

Monthly Payment Difference$741.26
Loan A Total Interest$446,406
Loan B Total Interest$181,630
Interest Savings (lower total)$264,776

Loan A Monthly Payment vs Loan A Term

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Comparing Mortgage Options

Comparing mortgages requires looking beyond the monthly payment to understand total cost over the loan life.

Key Comparison Factors

  • Monthly payment: Shorter terms have higher payments but lower total cost
  • Total interest: The true cost of borrowing over the full term
  • Opportunity cost: Lower payments free cash for other investments

    • Common Comparisons

  • 30-year vs 15-year fixed
  • Fixed rate vs ARM
  • Different lender offers
  • Buying points vs no points

    • Decision Framework

    Choose the lower payment if cash flow is tight or you can invest the difference at a return exceeding the rate savings. Choose the lower total cost if you plan to hold the loan to maturity.

    Example Calculation

    Comparing a $350,000 loan at 6.5% for 30 years vs 6.0% for 15 years.

    1. 01Loan A (30yr at 6.5%): $2,212.24/month
    2. 02Loan B (15yr at 6.0%): $2,953.98/month
    3. 03Monthly difference: $2,953.98 - $2,212.24 = $741.74
    4. 04Loan A total interest: $2,212.24 x 360 - $350,000 = $446,406
    5. 05Loan B total interest: $2,953.98 x 180 - $350,000 = $181,716
    6. 06Interest savings with Loan B: $446,406 - $181,716 = $264,690

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