What is PITI?

Principal + Interest + Taxes + Insurance. These four components make up your total monthly housing payment. If you put less than 20% down, PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) is added as a fifth cost.

The 28/36 Rule

Lenders use two ratios to qualify borrowers. The front-end ratio (28%) caps housing costs at 28% of gross monthly income. The back-end ratio (36%) caps all debt payments at 36%. Exceeding these limits reduces approval odds and signals financial stretch.

$440,411
20% ($88,082)
6.480%
1.2%
$1,500
$0
$120,000
Total Monthly Payment
$2,788
Comfortable

Your housing costs are within the recommended 28% front-end DTI threshold.

Monthly Breakdown

Principal & Interest $2,222
Property Tax $440
Home Insurance $125
Total $2,788

Debt-to-Income

28%
36%
Front-end DTI (housing / income) 27.9%
Monthly gross income $10,000

Lifetime Cost

Loan amount $352,329
Total interest paid (30 yrs) $447,708
Total cost of ownership $1,091,667
Current mortgage rate sourced from FRED (Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey). Median home price from Redfin. This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.