Down Payment Calculator

Calculate a purchase cash target, including an editable closing-cost allowance and savings already set aside.

Additional cash to save$42,000.00
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Additional cash to save

$42,000.00

  • Down payment$80,000.00
  • Closing-cost allowance$12,000.00
  • Total cash target$92,000.00
  • Mortgage before financed fees$320,000.00

Closing costs are an allowance you choose. This excludes reserves, moving costs and lender-specific requirements.

How this was calculated

Down payment = 400000 × 20%.

Cash target = down payment + 3% closing-cost allowance.

How down payment is calculated

Down payment = price × target percentage. Cash target = down payment + closing-cost allowance. Additional savings = the positive difference between that target and savings allocated to the purchase.

Worked example

A $400,000 home at 20% down requires $80,000. A 3% closing allowance adds $12,000; with $50,000 saved, the remaining target is $42,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a 20% down payment eliminate all purchase costs?

No. The down payment reduces the amount borrowed. Closing costs, reserves and moving expenses are separate; enter an allowance appropriate to your transaction.

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