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Down Payment Calculator

Work out the down payment amount and loan needed.

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Understanding your result

A larger down payment reduces the loan and often the interest rate and insurance.

Formula and method

Down payment = price × percent ÷ 100. Loan amount = price − down payment.

Assumptions and limitations

This covers the deposit and loan only. Budget separately for closing costs, taxes and — below about 20% down — mortgage insurance.

Worked example

20% on a 300,000 home is a 60,000 deposit and a 240,000 loan.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the home price.
  2. Enter the down payment percentage.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Forgetting closing costs on top of the deposit.

About the Down Payment Calculator

See how much deposit a given down-payment percentage requires and the resulting loan amount.

Who should use this tool

Home buyers planning how much deposit to save and how large a loan they will need.

Benefits

  • Turn a down-payment percentage into a clear cash amount.
  • See the loan amount you will need to finance.
  • Compare different deposit sizes instantly.

Practical use cases

  • Setting a savings target for a house deposit.
  • Checking the loan size for a given deposit.
  • Comparing 10% versus 20% down.

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Frequently asked questions

How much down payment is typical?

It varies by market and loan type, commonly between 5% and 20%.

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