PITI Mortgage Calculator 2026 — Your Real Payment: Principal + Interest + Taxes + Insurance
Most calculators show you $2,661/month. Your actual payment? $3,400/month — because they forgot taxes, insurance, and PMI. This calculator shows all four components plus a visual breakdown. The number lenders actually care about.
🧮 PITI Mortgage Calculator 2026
Your true monthly payment — including all 4 components
⚠️ LTV 90% → PMI required (~$338/mo)
Your Total PITI Payment
$3,594
per month
What Each PITI Component Costs (2026 Averages)
P — Principal
The portion reducing your loan balance. On a $500K loan at 7%, P is only ~$400 of your first payment. Grows over time as interest decreases.
2026 avg: Varies by loan size
I — Interest
At 7.0%, a $500K loan accrues $2,917/month in interest in year 1. This is the largest component — and why rate matters so much.
2026 avg: ~$2,917/mo ($500K @ 7%)
T — Taxes
National avg: 1.1% of home value/yr. Varies wildly by state. NJ: $1,037/mo. Alabama: $171/mo. Held in escrow by lender.
2026 avg: $300–$1,100/mo national range
I — Insurance
Homeowners insurance: national avg $1,915/yr = $160/mo. Florida/coastal: $400–$500/mo. Also held in escrow.
2026 avg: $80–$500/mo depending on state
Property Tax by State — Monthly Impact on PITI ($500K Home)
| State | Annual Rate | Annual Tax ($500K) | Monthly in PITI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 New Jersey | 2.49% | $12,450 | $1,038 |
| 🔴 Illinois | 2.27% | $11,350 | $946 |
| 🔴 Connecticut | 2.14% | $10,700 | $892 |
| 🟡 Texas | 1.80% | $9,000 | $750 |
| 🟡 New York | 1.73% | $8,650 | $721 |
| 🟡 Ohio | 1.62% | $8,100 | $675 |
| 🟢 California | 0.76% | $3,800 | $317 |
| 🟢 Florida | 0.98% | $4,900 | $408 |
| 🟢 Colorado | 0.60% | $3,000 | $250 |
| 🟢 Alabama | 0.41% | $2,050 | $171 |
| ✅ Hawaii | 0.28% | $1,400 | $117 |
PITI Calculator FAQ
What does PITI stand for in a mortgage?
PITI stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance — the four components that make up your total monthly mortgage payment. Principal: The portion of your payment that reduces your loan balance. Interest: The cost of borrowing — calculated monthly on your remaining balance. Taxes: Property taxes, divided by 12 and held in escrow. Insurance: Homeowners insurance, divided by 12 and held in escrow. PMI/MIP is sometimes added (making it PITIA — Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, Assessments) when your down payment is below 20%. PITI is what lenders use to calculate your front-end DTI ratio (housing expense ratio). Conventional loans require PITI to be under 28–33% of gross monthly income. FHA allows up to 31% front-end DTI.
What is a good PITI payment relative to income?
Lender guidelines for PITI as percentage of gross monthly income: Conventional loans (Fannie/Freddie): Front-end DTI should be under 28–33%. FHA loans: Front-end DTI up to 31%. VA loans: No front-end DTI limit (only total DTI of 41% matters). Jumbo loans: 36–38% front-end DTI typical. What this means in practice: $80,000/year income = $6,667/month gross. 28% rule: max PITI = $1,867/month. 33% rule: max PITI = $2,200/month. Real world: lenders often stretch to 40–43% total DTI (PITI + all debt payments). The 28% rule is a guideline, not a hard limit for most loan programs. Note: All four PITI components must be included — many buyers calculate only P&I and are shocked by the actual payment.
How much are property taxes and insurance in my monthly payment?
Property taxes vary dramatically by state and county. National average: approximately 1.1% of home value annually. Low-tax states: Alabama (0.41%), Hawaii (0.28%), Louisiana (0.55%). High-tax states: New Jersey (2.49%), Illinois (2.27%), Connecticut (2.14%). Example: $500,000 home in New Jersey at 2.49%: $12,450/year = $1,037/month in taxes alone. Same home in Alabama at 0.41%: $2,050/year = $171/month. Homeowners insurance national average: $1,915/year = $160/month (2026). High-risk states (Florida, Texas coastal): $3,000–$6,000/year = $250–$500/month. Low-risk states: $800–$1,200/year = $67–$100/month. Combined taxes + insurance can add $300–$1,500/month to your base P&I payment — this is why the PITI calculation is so important before you start shopping.
When can I remove PMI from my PITI payment?
PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) on conventional loans: Automatic removal: When your loan balance reaches 78% of the original purchase price (based on original amortization schedule). Request removal: When your loan balance reaches 80% LTV — you can request removal. Lender may require a new appraisal. Midpoint removal: Removed automatically at the midpoint of your loan term. Cost: 0.5–1.5% of loan amount per year (typically $100–$300/month on a $400K loan). Strategy to eliminate PMI faster: Make extra principal payments to reach 80% LTV sooner. Or refinance once you reach 20% equity if rates have dropped. FHA MIP: Different rules. FHA MIP for loans with less than 10% down is now PERMANENT for the life of the loan. To remove FHA MIP, you must refinance into a conventional loan once you reach 20% equity. USDA guarantee fee: Also permanent for the loan's life.
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