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20% vs 10% Down Payment Comparison

Choosing between a 20% and 10% down payment impacts your mortgage significantly. A 20% down payment eliminates PMI and reduces monthly payments, while 10% down gets you into a home sooner but increases monthly costs and requires mortgage insurance.

A

20% Down Payment

$50,000.00$350,000.00$5,000,000.00
$0.00$70,000.00$1,000,000.00
%
2%7%12%
yrs
10 yrs30 yrs30 yrs
%
0%1%5%

Monthly Mortgage Payment

$2,362.85
Monthly Payment
Principal & Interest$1,862.85
Property Tax$291.67
Insurance$208.33

Payment Breakdown

Loan Details

Loan Amount$280,000.00
Down Payment20.0%
Total Interest$390,624.92
Total Cost$670,624.92
B

10% Down Payment

$50,000.00$350,000.00$5,000,000.00
$0.00$35,000.00$1,000,000.00
%
2%7%12%
yrs
10 yrs30 yrs30 yrs
%
0%1%5%

Monthly Mortgage Payment

$2,726.95
Monthly Payment
Principal & Interest$2,095.70
Property Tax$291.67
Insurance$208.33

Payment Breakdown

Loan Details

Loan Amount$315,000.00
Down Payment10.0%
Total Interest$439,453.03
Total Cost$754,453.03

Key Differences

Choosing between a 20% and 10% down payment impacts your mortgage significantly. A 20% down payment eliminates PMI and reduces monthly payments, while 10% down gets you into a home sooner but increases monthly costs and requires mortgage insurance.

Which Option is Better?

The best choice depends on your individual financial situation, goals, and constraints. Use the calculators above to compare both options with your specific numbers.

  • Adjust the values in both calculators to match your scenario
  • Compare monthly payments, total costs, and long-term impact
  • Consider your cash flow, savings goals, and risk tolerance