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Combine principal, interest, and HOA into one monthly housing payment estimate.

Listings highlight the mortgage payment, but HOA can add 20–40% to your monthly outlay in many buildings.

This calculator shows the combined payment so you can compare condos apples-to-apples.

Last updated: May 2026

Mortgage & HOA inputs

What this means

Combining PITI ($0.00) and HOA ($0.00) gives a $0.00 monthly payment, which is what many buyers actually live with.

Assumptions and limitations

  • Standard amortizing fixed-rate mortgage.
  • Insurance is your HO-6 monthly premium, not the master policy.

Frequently asked questions

Why combine mortgage and HOA?
Listings often quote mortgage only. Adding HOA lets you compare buildings with different fee levels on equal terms.
Is HOA included in escrow?
Some lenders collect HOA through escrow in certain states, but most condo owners pay HOA directly.

When this matters

  • Listings highlight PITI but bury HOA in a separate line
  • You want to compare buildings on combined housing payment

What this calculator does not include

  • Live tax bills, insurance quotes, or HOA budgets from any database
  • Lender approval, HOA questionnaire results, or project eligibility
  • Future HOA increases unless you change the inputs yourself
  • Home price appreciation or depreciation
  • Income tax deductions for mortgage interest or property tax
  • Selling costs, agent commissions, or capital gains tax

See our methodology page for how each input is defined and how to interpret results.

Common questions

Is property tax included?
This tool focuses on principal, interest, and HOA. Add taxes and insurance using the monthly condo cost calculator for a full picture.

Sources to verify before buying

Use this checklist during due diligence. Calculators help you plan; these documents tell you what a specific building actually costs.

  • HOA budget and most recent financial statements
  • Reserve study and percent-funded summary
  • Master insurance policy declarations and renewal terms
  • Board meeting minutes from the past 12–24 months
  • Pending or approved special assessment notices
  • County or municipal property tax estimator for the unit
  • HO-6 insurance quote matched to master policy coverage
  • Lender condo questionnaire or project approval status

Assumptions and limitations

  • Outputs are planning estimates only, not quotes from lenders, insurers, or tax authorities.
  • Actual HOA dues, insurance premiums, and tax assessments vary by building, location, and ownership status.
  • PMI, special assessments, and reserve risk are modeled with simplified assumptions unless you enter your own figures.
  • Always confirm numbers with association documents, your agent, and qualified professionals before making an offer.

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