15-Year Fixed
20-Year Fixed
30-Year Fixed

15 vs 20 vs 30 Year Mortgage Comparison

Compare monthly payments, total interest, and payoff timelines for different mortgage terms to find the best option for your budget.

Recommendation: 15-Year Fixed

Based on total interest paid, choosing 15-Year Fixed saves you $198,086.46 compared to other options.

Your Numbers

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Typical: 10–20% of home price

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Best

15-Year Fixed

Higher payments, fastest payoff, lowest total interest

Monthly Payment

$2,439.10

Total Interest Paid

$159,038.11

Lowest
Total Cost
Payoff Date

20-Year Fixed

Balanced payments and total cost

Monthly Payment

$2,087.60

Total Interest Paid

$221,025.15

Total Cost
Payoff Date

30-Year Fixed

Lowest payments, highest total interest

Monthly Payment

$1,769.79

Lowest

Total Interest Paid

$357,124.57

Total Cost
Payoff Date

Detailed Comparison

Metric15-Year Fixed20-Year Fixed30-Year Fixed
Monthly Payment$2,439.10$2,087.60$1,769.79
Total Interest Paid$159,038.11$221,025.15$357,124.57
Total Cost
Payoff Date

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Understanding Your Options

15-Year Fixed

Higher payments, fastest payoff, lowest total interest

20-Year Fixed

Balanced payments and total cost

30-Year Fixed

Lowest payments, highest total interest