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Mortgage Payment

The level principal-and-interest payment for an amortizing loan using the entered principal, interest rate, and term.

Methodology v1.0Effective 2026-08-23Last reviewed 2026-08-23

How this is calculated

Payment uses the standard amortizing-loan payment equation; a zero-interest loan divides principal evenly across payments.

A cash purchase produces zero debt service. Zero-interest loans remain valid.

Why it matters

Mortgage payment supplies the recurring debt-service obligation used in cash flow and DSCR.

What is included

  • Loan principal
  • Interest rate
  • Amortization term

What is excluded

  • Taxes
  • Insurance
  • HOA
  • Mortgage insurance unless separately entered
  • Loan fees

Assumptions and limitations

  • The model assumes the entered loan terms and does not quote or approve financing.

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