Mortgage Costs for a $279,000 Home

Monthly Payment Options

Here are the monthly payments for a $279,000 home loan based on a down payment and current mortgage rate averages from Freddie Mac as of 12/5/2024. To make a specific calculation, visit the amortization calculator.

Down Payment
(% - Amount)
15 Year Mortgage
(5.96% Fixed Rate)
30 Year Mortgage
(6.69% Fixed Rate)
0% - $0$2,348$1,798
3% - $8,370$2,278$1,745
5% - $13,950$2,231$1,709
7% - $19,530$2,184$1,673
10% - $27,900$2,114$1,619
15% - $41,850$1,996$1,529
20% - $55,800$1,879$1,439
25% - $69,750$1,761$1,349
30% - $83,700$1,644$1,259

Use our amortization calculator to create a printable payment schedule for any of these options. Just subtract your down payment from the home price and enter that number as the loan's principal.

Total Costs Comparison

Here are the total cost (principal and interest) of each mortgage option not including the down payment.

Down Payment
(% - Amount)
15 Year Mortgage
(5.96% Fixed Rate)
30 Year Mortgage
(6.69% Fixed Rate)
0% - $0$422,700$647,451
3% - $8,370$410,019$628,028
5% - $13,950$401,565$615,079
7% - $19,530$393,111$602,130
10% - $27,900$380,430$582,706
15% - $41,850$359,295$550,333
20% - $55,800$338,160$517,961
25% - $69,750$317,025$485,588
30% - $83,700$295,890$453,216
Can I Afford a $279,000 Home?

Financial advisors recommend that your mortgage payment should be no more than 28% of your monthly household income. Considering that fact, here are the minimum required monthly incomes you need to afford this house based on your down payment.

Down Payment
(% - Amount)
15 Year Mortgage
Household Income
30 Year Mortgage
Household Income
0% - $0$8,387$6,423
3% - $8,370$8,135$6,230
5% - $13,950$7,968$6,102
7% - $19,530$7,800$5,974
10% - $27,900$7,548$5,781
15% - $41,850$7,129$5,460
20% - $55,800$6,710$5,139
25% - $69,750$6,290$4,817
30% - $83,700$5,871$4,496
Additional Fees to Consider

There are many additional fees that are associated with purchasing a home. Be sure to budget for these types of costs when making your purchase decision.

Fee Cost Description
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) A down payment of less than 20% often requires PMI which will increase your monthly payment. For a $279,000 home, a 20% down payment would be $55,800.
Home Purchasing Fees The buyer of a home will usually be required to pay for an inspection, closing costs and other fees during the closing process.
Taxes and Insurance Purchasing a more expensive home than before will usually result in paying more in taxes and insurance.
Homeowners' Association Fees Buying a home in a condominium or planned development may require paying a monthly or yearly fee.
Home Repairs and Improvements A house will often require repairs that were identified during the inspection process. This can range from very minor upgrades to significant repairs costing thousands of dollars. Make sure to also consider the replacement costs of older appliances in the house as they may need to be replaced at anytime.
Disclaimer

This information is provided "as-is" and should only be used for general informational purposes. All costs were rounded to the nearest dollar to make the page more legible. Although the cost calculations are believed to be reliable, its accuracy is not warranted in any way.