15 vs 30 Year Mortgage Calculator

Compare the payment, total interest and savings of a 15 year and a 30 year mortgage.

Quick answer: 15 vs 30 Year Mortgage Calculator: Compare the payment, total interest and savings of a 15 year and a 30 year mortgage. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.

How to use 15 vs 30 Year Mortgage Calculator

  1. Enter your values in the fields.
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How it works

Compute the payment for each term, then total interest = payment x months - loan.

Worked example

On 350,000, a 30 year loan at 6.6 percent costs about 2,235 a month and 454,000 in interest. A 15 year at 5.9 percent costs about 2,930 and 178,000 in interest.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better?

A 15 year loan costs far less interest but has a higher payment. A 30 year loan is easier to afford each month.

Why is the 15 year rate lower?

Lenders charge less for shorter loans.

Is the 15 vs 30 Year Mortgage Calculator free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.

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