Question 1

What is the monthly payment on a $475,000 loan at 5.5% for 30 years?

Accepted Answer

The monthly principal + interest payment is $2,697. Total interest paid over the life of the loan is $495,919, for a total cost of $970,919.

Question 2

How much interest will I pay on a $475,000 mortgage at 5.5%?

Accepted Answer

Over 30 years you'll pay roughly $495,919 in interest at a 5.5% rate. Extra principal payments or a shorter term significantly reduce that number.

Question 3

15-year vs 30-year payment for $475,000 at 5.5%?

Accepted Answer

15-year: $3,881/mo with $223,606 total interest. 30-year: $2,697/mo with $495,919 total interest. The 30-year payment is lower but lifetime interest is much higher.

Year	Principal	Interest	Balance
1	$6,399	$25,965	$468,601
2	$6,760	$25,604	$461,842
3	$7,141	$25,223	$454,701
4	$7,544	$24,820	$447,157
5	$7,969	$24,395	$439,188
6	$8,419	$23,945	$430,769
7	$8,894	$23,470	$421,875
8	$9,395	$22,969	$412,480
9	$9,925	$22,439	$402,555
10	$10,485	$21,879	$392,070

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Term	Monthly P+I	Total interest	Total cost
15 years	$3,881	$223,606	$698,606
30 years	$2,697	$495,919	$970,919