Mortgage Payment on $350,000
The monthly payment on a $350,000 mortgage is $2,394.74 for principal & interest on a 30-year fixed at 7.28%. On a 15-year fixed at 6.60% it's $3,068.15. Add estimated property tax and insurance, and plan on about $2,942 a month.
Is $350,000 the home price, not the loan? Then 20% down leaves a $280,000 loan. That's $1,916 a month in principal & interest. See down payment options ↓
Amortization schedule by year
| Year | Principal paid | Interest paid | Balance at year end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,368 | $25,369 | $346,632 |
| 2 | $3,621 | $25,116 | $343,011 |
| 3 | $3,894 | $24,843 | $339,117 |
| 4 | $4,187 | $24,550 | $334,930 |
| 5 | $4,502 | $24,235 | $330,428 |
| 6 | $4,841 | $23,896 | $325,586 |
| 7 | $5,206 | $23,531 | $320,381 |
| 8 | $5,598 | $23,139 | $314,783 |
| 9 | $6,019 | $22,718 | $308,764 |
| 10 | $6,472 | $22,265 | $302,292 |
The calculator starts with a $437,500 home and 20% down. That makes the loan exactly $350,000. Tax (1%) and insurance (0.5% of value per year) are only assumptions. Replace them with local figures.
Rates here start at the Freddie Mac PMMS average for the week of October 1, 2026: 7.28% on a 30-year fixed and 6.6% on a 15-year fixed. That survey is an average. It reflects borrowers with strong credit and about 20% down. Your quoted rate can be higher or lower. The 2026 conforming loan limit (FHFA) is $832,750 in most counties and up to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas.
Is $350,000 a conforming, FHA or jumbo loan?
A $350,000 loan is under the 2026 FHA floor of $541,287. So it fits FHA limits in every U.S. county. It also fits well inside the $832,750 conforming limit for conventional loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There's $191,287 of room under the FHA floor. That's not a small cushion. You could borrow a lot more and still fit FHA limits anywhere.
$350,000 mortgage payment at rates from 5.5% to 8%
| Rate | 30-year principal & interest (P&I) | 30-year total interest | 15-year P&I | 15-year total interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5% | $1,987.26 | $365,414 | $2,859.79 | $164,763 |
| 5.75% | $2,042.50 | $385,302 | $2,906.44 | $173,158 |
| 6% | $2,098.43 | $405,434 | $2,953.50 | $181,630 |
| 6.25% | $2,155.01 | $425,804 | $3,000.98 | $190,176 |
| 6.5% | $2,212.24 | $446,406 | $3,048.88 | $198,798 |
| 6.75% | $2,270.09 | $467,234 | $3,097.18 | $207,493 |
| 7% | $2,328.56 | $488,281 | $3,145.90 | $216,262 |
| 7.25% | $2,387.62 | $509,542 | $3,195.02 | $225,104 |
| 7.28% (Freddie Mac 30-yr avg) | $2,394.74 | $512,107 | $3,200.94 | $226,170 |
| 7.5% | $2,447.25 | $531,010 | $3,244.54 | $234,018 |
| 7.75% | $2,507.44 | $552,679 | $3,294.47 | $243,004 |
| 8% | $2,568.18 | $574,543 | $3,344.78 | $252,061 |
Each quarter point moves the 30-year payment by about $60 a month. That adds up. A rate 1 point below today's average (6.28%) would cut the payment to $2,161.84. Over the life of the loan, that saves $83,844.
How the $350,000 payment is calculated
- Monthly rate: 7.28% ÷ 12 = 0.006067. Number of payments: 30 × 12 = 360.
- Formula: M = P × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)−n) = $350,000 × 0.006067 ÷ (1 − 0.113336) = $2,394.74.
- First payment split: $2,123.33 interest and $271.41 principal.
- Total paid over 30 years: $2,394.74 × 360 = $862,107. Of that, $512,107 is interest. That's 146% of the amount borrowed.
At 7.28%, interest is bigger than principal in every payment until month 247, about year 21. You don't owe less than half of the original $350,000 until year 22. That's a long wait.
The 15-year loan at 6.60% costs $673 more each month. But its total interest is only $202,267. Put another way, the shorter loan saves $309,841 compared with the 30-year.
Income needed for a $350,000 mortgage
Lenders often use a 28% guideline. Housing should take at most 28% of gross monthly income. Under that rule, a $2,394.74 principal & interest payment needs about $102,632 a year in gross income. Now add estimated property tax ($365/mo) and insurance ($182/mo) on a $437,500 home. The full payment is $2,942, and that calls for about $126,069. Debts change the math. With $500 a month in other debts, the 36% back-end limit needs about $114,721.
| Rate | P&I + est. tax & insurance | Income needed (28%) |
|---|---|---|
| 6% | $2,645 | $113,370 |
| 6.5% | $2,759 | $118,248 |
| 7% | $2,875 | $123,233 |
| 7.28% | $2,942 | $126,069 |
| 7.5% | $2,994 | $128,320 |
| 8% | $3,115 | $133,502 |
If $350,000 is the home price: down payment scenarios
Sometimes $350,000 is the purchase price, not the loan. Here's what different down payments do at 7.28% for 30 years. FHA uses the same rate here so you can compare. Real FHA rates often differ.
| Down payment | Cash down | Loan | P&I | PMI / MIP | P&I + mortgage insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5% (FHA) | $12,250 | $343,661 | $2,351.37 | $154.80 | $2,506.17 |
| 5% (conventional) | $17,500 | $332,500 | $2,275.01 | $166.25 | $2,441.26 |
| 10% (conventional) | $35,000 | $315,000 | $2,155.27 | $157.50 | $2,312.77 |
| 20% (conventional) | $70,000 | $280,000 | $1,915.79 | None | $1,915.79 |
FHA figures include the 1.75% upfront mortgage insurance premium, added to the loan. They also include an annual premium of 0.55% (HUD Mortgagee Letter 2023-05). FHA needs a credit score of at least 580 for 3.5% down. The loan must also fit your county's FHA limit.
Conventional PMI is estimated at 0.6% of the loan per year. That's in line with Freddie Mac's typical $30–$70 a month per $100,000 borrowed. Putting 20% down ($70,000) avoids PMI. The payment is then $1,915.79.
How $350,000 compares with nearby amounts
| Loan amount | 30-year at 7.28% | 15-year at 6.60% | Difference vs. $350,000 (30-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,710.53 | $2,191.54 | −$684.21 |
| $350,000 | $2,394.74 | $3,068.15 | — |
| $500,000 | $3,421.06 | $4,383.07 | +$1,026.32 |
At today's average rate, every $10,000 you borrow adds about $68.42 to the 30-year payment. So cutting $350,000 by $25,000 saves about $171 a month. A bigger down payment does that. So does a lower offer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly payment on a $350,000 mortgage?
About $2,394.74 for principal and interest on a 30-year fixed at 7.28%. That's Freddie Mac's average for the week of October 1, 2026. On a 15-year fixed at 6.60% it's $3,068.15. Property tax, insurance and any PMI or HOA dues are extra.
How much do I need to make to afford a $350,000 mortgage?
Roughly $126,069 a year in gross income. That keeps an estimated $2,942 housing payment at 28% of income. It assumes 1% property tax and 0.5% insurance on a $437,500 home. Other debts raise the income you need.
How much interest will I pay on a $350,000 loan?
$512,107 over 30 years at 7.28%. Or $202,267 over 15 years at 6.60%. Both figures assume you make only the scheduled payments.
How much is the down payment on a $350,000 house?
$12,250 at 3.5% (FHA), $17,500 at 5%, $35,000 at 10% and $70,000 at 20%. Closing costs are separate.
Related
Sources
- Freddie Mac, Primary Mortgage Market Survey (week of October 1, 2026)
- FHFA, Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2026
- HUD, FHA Mortgage Limits lookup
- CFPB, What is a debt-to-income ratio?
- CFPB, When can I remove private mortgage insurance (PMI)?
- Freddie Mac, Breaking down PMI
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2023-05 (FHA annual MIP reduction)
Updated: October 2, 2026 · Sources and methodology