Full PITI Payment
PITI is your total monthly housing payment: Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance. Lenders use PITI to qualify you—typically 28% of gross income. Property taxes average 1.1% of home value; homeowners insurance averages $1,784/year.
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Property taxes vary widely: NJ ~2.2%, HI ~0.3%, national avg ~1.1% 20% down avoids PMI and reduces total monthly by $100–300+ Escrow holds 1/12 of annual tax and insurance; lender pays when due Budget for full PITI, not just P&I, when planning affordability
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Why: PITI reflects your true housing cost. Lenders use it for DTI: housing ≤28%, total debt ≤36%.
How: P&I from amortization; tax = home value × rate ÷ 12; insurance = annual ÷ 12; PMI when LTV > 80%.
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💡 Money Facts
National avg property tax rate is ~1.1%
— Tax Foundation
Homeowners insurance avg $1,784/year
— NAIC
Escrow = lender holds tax/insurance; you pay 1/12 monthly
— CFPB
PMI 0.5–1% of loan; 20% down avoids it on conventional
— Freddie Mac
NJ has highest effective property tax; HI among lowest
— Tax Foundation
PITI used for DTI: housing ≤28%, total debt ≤36%
— CFPB
PITI is your total monthly housing payment: Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance. Lenders use PITI to qualify you—typically 28% of gross income for housing. Property taxes average 1.1% of home value; homeowners insurance averages $1,784/year. PMI (0.5–1%) applies when you put less than 20% down. Escrow holds funds for tax and insurance.
Sources: CFPB, Tax Foundation, NAIC, Freddie Mac.
Key Takeaways
- • PITI = P&I + property tax + insurance + PMI (if applicable) + HOA
- • Property taxes vary widely: NJ ~2.2%, HI ~0.3%, national avg ~1.1%
- • Escrow holds 1/12 of annual tax and insurance; lender pays when due
- • PMI typically 0.5–1% of loan; removed at 80% LTV (or 78% auto)
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How Does PITI Work?
Components
P&I from amortization formula. Tax = home value × rate ÷ 12. Insurance = annual premium ÷ 12. PMI = loan × rate ÷ 12 when LTV > 80%.
Escrow
Lender collects 1/12 of annual tax and insurance each month, pays bills when due. Protects against missed payments.
Qualification
Front-end: PITI ÷ gross income ≤ 28%. Back-end: (PITI + debt) ÷ gross income ≤ 36%.
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Tax Rate by State (Est.)
| State | Est. Rate |
|---|---|
| NJ | ~2.2% |
| TX | ~1.8% |
| National avg | ~1.1% |
| HI | ~0.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PITI?
PITI stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance. It's your total monthly housing payment. Lenders use PITI to qualify you—typically housing should not exceed 28% of gross income.
How much are property taxes?
Property taxes vary by location. National average is about 1.1% of home value annually. High-tax states like NJ can exceed 2.2%; low-tax states like HI may be under 0.3%. Check your county assessor.
What does homeowners insurance cost?
Average annual homeowners insurance is about $1,784 (NAIC). Costs vary by region, coverage, and home value. Coastal and disaster-prone areas typically cost more.
What is escrow?
Escrow is an account where your lender holds funds for property taxes and insurance. You pay 1/12 of annual tax and insurance each month; the lender pays the bills when due.
When can PMI be removed?
Conventional loans: PMI can be requested at 80% LTV and often drops automatically at 78%. FHA loans have different rules—MIP may apply for the life of the loan if down payment was under 10%.
How does PITI affect qualification?
Lenders use front-end ratio (PITI ÷ gross income ≤ 28%) and back-end ratio (PITI + debt ÷ gross income ≤ 36%). Higher PITI reduces how much you can borrow.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes. Actual PITI varies by lender, location, and coverage. Not financial advice. Consult a mortgage professional.
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