Reduce Your Monthly Mortgage Payments by Increasing Your Down Payment
01/01/01
The size of your mortgage payment depends on two factors – the interest rate and how much you borrow. There is little you can do to lower the interest rate. However, you can reduce your mortgage payment by making a larger down payment. Using an automatic savings plan is the simplest way to build your down payment.
Here is a simple chart showing the effect of a larger down payment on a $250,000 home.
Cost of the home |
Down payment |
Mortgage Amount |
Monthly payment |
$250,000 |
$25,000 |
$225,000 |
$1,497 |
$250,000 |
$50,000 |
$200,000 |
$1,331 |
$250,000 |
$65,000 |
$185,000 |
$1,231 |
$250,000 |
$75,000 |
$175,000 |
$1,164 |
$250,000 |
$100,000 |
$150,000 |
$ 998 |
(Assumes an interest rate of 7% and a 30-year amortization.)
You may already have some savings, but developing a disciplined saving habit can help you grow those savings, boost your down payment, and lower your monthly mortgage payments.
Here are some examples of how little you need to save monthly to add to those savings.
Increase your savings by |
Over 6 months |
Over 12 months |
Over 18 months |
Over 24 months |
Over 30 months |
Over 36 months |
$10,000 |
$1,656 |
$822 |
$544 |
$405 |
$321 |
$266 |
$15,000 |
$2,484 |
$1,233 |
$816 |
$607 |
$482 |
$399 |
$25,000 |
$4,141 |
$2,055 |
$1,360 |
$1,012 |
$804 |
$665 |
$35,000 |
$5,797 |
$2,876 |
$1,903 |
$1,417 |
$1,125 |
$930 |
$50,000 |
$8,281 |
$4,110 |
$2,719 |
$2,024 |
$1,607 |
$1,329 |
(Assumes a 3% earnings rate.)
Start Your Automatic Savings Today
There is no easier way to save than with an automatic savings plan. If you already use direct deposit for your paycheck, have your financial institution transfer the amount each month. You can also ask your employer to deduct the amount each month and deposit it into the account of your choice.
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