What Is Homeowners Insurance?
Homeowners insurance protects a property owner financially against damage from events like fire, storms, or theft, and is typically required by lenders for as long as a mortgage is active.
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Monthly mortgage payment breakdown
What one monthly payment pays for. The loan payment is calculated; taxes, insurance and HOA dues are estimates you should replace with real quotes.
- Financing (calculated)
- $2,455
- Loan of $360,000
- Ownership costs (estimated)
- $550
- Tax, insurance, HOA
- Estimated monthly total
- $3,005
- Includes mortgage insurance
- Principal & interest$2,275
- Mortgage insurance$180
- Property tax (estimate)$400
- Homeowners insurance (estimate)$150
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| Component | Type | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal & interest | Financing (calculated) | $2,275 | $27,305 |
| Mortgage insurance | Financing (calculated) | $180 | $2,160 |
| Property tax (estimate) | Ownership (estimate) | $400 | $4,800 |
| Homeowners insurance (estimate) | Ownership (estimate) | $150 | $1,800 |
Formula
Principal & interest = Loan × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^−n), r = annual rate ÷ 12, n = years × 12Mortgage insurance = Loan × PMI rate ÷ 12 (conventional loan, under 20% down)Assumptions
- Fixed-rate loan; the rate stays the same for the whole term.
- Mortgage insurance applies to conventional loans with less than 20% down and stops once the loan reaches 78% of the original value.
- Property tax, insurance and HOA dues vary by location and change over time.
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