FHA Loan Calculator 2026 — Monthly Payment, MIP, and All-In Cost

Calculate your FHA mortgage payment with upfront and annual MIP, see when insurance drops off, and compare to conventional financing.

Loan Details

FHA Loan Breakdown

Base Loan Amount

$386,000

Upfront MIP (1.75%)

financed into loan

$6,755

Total Financed Amount

$392,755

Principal & Interest

$2,679.28

Annual MIP (0.85%)

for 30 years

$278.20

Total Monthly Payment

$2,957.48

Total Interest Paid

$571,786

Total MIP Paid

over MIP duration

$100,153

LTV

96.50%

FHA insight: FHA MIP stays for 30 years on this loan. Total MIP paid: $100,153. Once you reach 20% equity, consider refinancing into a conventional loan to eliminate MIP entirely.

Estimate only. MIP and funding fee rates: effectiveYear 2026. Not financial or legal advice. Contact a HUD-approved lender or VA-approved lender for a formal loan estimate.

FHA Loan FAQs

What is the FHA MIP rate in 2026?

FHA upfront MIP is 1.75% of the base loan amount, always financed into the loan. Annual MIP for a 30-year loan with standard loan amount is 0.75% (LTV ≤90%) to 0.85% (LTV >90%), per HUD Mortgagee Letter 2023-05, effective through 2026.

When does FHA MIP go away?

For loans originated after June 2013 with a down payment below 10%, MIP lasts the full loan term. With 10% or more down, MIP falls off after 11 years. Unlike conventional PMI, FHA MIP cannot be canceled by request at 80% LTV — you must refinance into a conventional loan.

What is the minimum down payment for an FHA loan?

3.5% for credit scores 580 and above. 10% for credit scores 500-579. Scores below 500 are generally ineligible for FHA financing. Down payment can come from gift funds or down payment assistance programs.

Is FHA or conventional better for first-time buyers?

FHA is often better for buyers with credit scores below 680 or limited down payment. Conventional is usually better above 720 with 5%+ down, because conventional PMI can be removed and the rate is often lower. Run both scenarios with this calculator and a conventional PMI calculator.