15-Year Mortgage Calculator

Compare 15-year mortgage vs 30-year and calculate savings.

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15-Year Mortgage Calculator

Compare 15-year mortgage vs 30-year and calculate savings.

Why choose a 15-year mortgage?

  • βœ“Own your home in half the time
  • βœ“Save $100k+ in lifetime interest
  • βœ“Qualify for lower interest rates
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20% Down PaymentRecommended: 20%
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Typical 15-year rate: 6-7%

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15-Year vs 30-Year comparison

Feature15-Year30-Year
Monthly paymentHigherLower
Interest rateLower rateHigher rate
Total interestMuch lessMuch more
Equity buildingFastSlow
Monthly cash flowTighterMore flexible

15-Year Mortgage

Interest rate6.5%
Monthly Payment$2,613
Total Interest$170,340
Payoff date2040

30-Year Mortgage

Interest rate7.0%
Monthly Payment$1,996
Total Interest$418,560
Payoff date2055

Save with a 15-year mortgage: $248,220 in interest! πŸŽ‰

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Best fit if...

  • βœ“Stable, high household income
  • βœ“Plan to stay in the home 10+ years
  • βœ“Low existing debt obligations
  • βœ“Aggressive savings or early-retirement goals

Consider a 30-year if...

  • ⚠Your budget already feels tight each month
  • ⚠You recently changed jobs or income is unstable
  • ⚠You still have other high-interest debt
  • ⚠Emergency fund is below 3 months of expenses

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