$100,000 loan: monthly payment by rate
| Rate | 30-year | 15-year | Total interest (30y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $536.82 | $790.79 | $93,256 |
| 5.5% | $567.79 | $817.08 | $104,404 |
| 6% | $599.55 | $843.86 | $115,838 |
| 6.5% | $632.07 | $871.11 | $127,544 |
| 7% | $665.30 | $898.83 | $139,509 |
| 7.5% | $699.21 | $927.01 | $151,717 |
| 8% | $733.76 | $955.65 | $164,155 |
Worked example
At 6.5% for 30 years, r = 6.5 ÷ 12 ÷ 100 = 0.0054167 and n = 360, so the payment is $632.07 a month and you would pay $127,544 in interest over the loan. A 15-year term raises the payment to $871.11 but cuts interest to $56,799, saving $70,745.
Buying a $100,000 house vs borrowing $100,000
If $100,000 is the price and you put 20% down, you borrow $80,000: $505.65 a month at 6.5% (30 years). Borrowing $100,000 with 20% down means a home price of about $125,000.
Under the traditional 28% guideline (housing cost ≤ 28% of gross income), a $632.07 principal-and-interest payment alone suggests a gross income of about $27,089 a year; taxes and insurance push that higher.
Rates in the tables are a range for comparison, not current market quotes. Payments are principal and interest only unless stated.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly payment on a $100,000 mortgage?
$632.07 at 6.5% for 30 years, or $871.11 for 15 years (principal and interest).
How much interest on a $100,000 mortgage?
About $127,544 over 30 years at 6.5%.
What income do I need for a $100,000 mortgage?
Roughly $27,089+ a year under the 28% guideline, before taxes and insurance.