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Determining which mortgage term is right for you can be a challenge. With a 15 year mortgage you will pay significantly less interest, but only if you can afford the higher monthly payment. Use this calculator to compare these two mortgage terms, and let us help you decide which term is better for you.

Definitions

Mortgage amount: Original or expected balance for your mortgage.
Interest rate: Annual interest rate for your mortgage. Interest rates are generally lower for shorter term mortgages.
Marginal tax rate: This is your combined state and federal tax rate. This is used to calculate your potential income tax savings by deducting your mortgage interest.
Monthly payment: Monthly principal and interest payment (PI). Both 30 year and 15 year mortgages are shown.
Total payments: Total of all monthly payments over the full term of the mortgage. Both 30 year and 15 year mortgages are shown.
Total interest: Total of all interest paid over the full term of the mortgage. Both 30 year and 15 year mortgages are shown.

All loans subject to credit approval. Loan programs vary according to state, and are subject to change at any time.
Diamond Mortgage, LLC will make every attempt to make any updates and corrections in a timely fashion. Diamond Mortgage, LLC is an Indiana based mortgage company (Indiana Loan License# 96-0222 LB). All mortgage transactions outside the state of Indiana are processed through Diamond Mortgage, LLC as a production office for Western Loan & Thrift .All information provided to Diamond Mortgage, LLC will not be sold or given to any third parties as we respect you privacy.