Mortgage Calculator: $300,000-$400,000 Home with 3% Down
Calculate your monthly mortgage payment for homes priced $300,000 to $400,000 with a 3% down payment. See your payment breakdown, PMI costs, and amortization schedule.
Estimated Monthly Payment Summary
| Component | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Principal & Interest | $2,202 |
| Property Tax (est. 1.2%) | $350 |
| Homeowners Insurance | $88 |
| PMI (est. 0.7%) | $198 |
| Total Monthly | $2,838 |
Estimates based on a $350,000 home, 3% down ($10,500), 6.75% APR, 30-year fixed term. Actual costs vary by location and credit.
Understanding Your $300,000-$400,000 Mortgage
With a 3% down payment on a $350,000 home, you'll finance approximately $339,500. Your monthly payment depends on your interest rate, property taxes, insurance costs, and PMI until you reach 20% equity.
PMI on Your Mortgage
With 3% down, Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required until you build 20% equity. PMI typically costs 0.3%-1.5% of your loan amount annually. On a $339,500 loan, expect approximately $198/month for PMI.
Income Requirements
Using the 28/36 rule, a $2,838/month payment requires approximately $10,136 monthly gross income (about $121,629/year).