FHA Loan Calculator
Use this calculator to determine your FHA loan amount and how much cash needed for to complete the home purchase..
How the fha loan calculator works
It adds the FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium (1.75% of the loan) to the financed amount, amortizes it at your rate, and adds the annual MIP (about 0.55%) as a monthly charge to show the full FHA payment.
Worked example: with home price of $300,000, down payment of 3.50% and interest rate of 6.50%, the fha loan calculator shows fha monthly payment of $1,994.55.
- Base loan amount
- $289,500
- Upfront MIP (financed)
- $5,066
- Principal & interest
- $1,861.86
- Monthly MIP
- $132.69
| Home price | FHA monthly payment |
|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,329.70 |
| $300,000 | $1,994.55 |
| $450,000 | $2,991.82 |
| $600,000 | $3,989.09 |
The formula
Loan = base × (1 + 1.75% upfront MIP). Payment = principal & interest on that loan + (base × 0.55% ÷ 12) monthly MIP.
Results are estimates for educational purposes and are not financial advice. Confirm exact figures with your lender, plan administrator or advisor.
Questions about the fha loan calculator
What is an FHA loan?
A government-backed mortgage with low down-payment and credit requirements, popular with first-time buyers. In exchange it requires mortgage insurance premiums (MIP).
How much down payment does FHA require?
As little as 3.5% with qualifying credit. The trade-off is mortgage insurance, both an upfront premium and an ongoing monthly one.
Does FHA mortgage insurance ever go away?
With less than 10% down, MIP lasts the life of the loan. Many borrowers refinance into a conventional loan once they have 20% equity to drop it.
Is the FHA Loan Calculator free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on FinCalculators is completely free, with no sign-up, login or paywall. You can run as many scenarios as you like.
What is the down payment on an FHA loan?
FHA loans require as little as 3.5% down with a credit score of 580 or higher — about $10,500 on a $300,000 home. Scores between 500 and 579 need 10% down. FHA loans also carry mortgage insurance.
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