FHA Loan Formula Explained
The math behind the FHA Loan Calculator: the equation, the variables, and the assumptions it makes.
By Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Last Updated: June 2026
It estimates the monthly payment on an FHA loan, including the upfront and annual mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) that FHA loans require.
The Formula
Loan = base + upfront MIP; payment = P&I + monthly MIP + taxes + insurance
FHA loans charge two mortgage insurance premiums: an upfront premium that is usually financed into the loan, and an annual premium split into monthly payments. Both are included so the payment reflects the true FHA cost.
With the minimum 3.5% down, the annual MIP typically lasts the life of the loan. Putting 10% or more down can shorten the MIP term, which the calculator can illustrate.
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