THE RATE SHOP · KANSAS & MISSOURI
Kansas City Mortgage Payment Calculator
Estimate your monthly housing budget in Kansas or Missouri, including principal and interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance when applicable, and HOA dues.
By Mike Baker, The Rate Shop · Individual NMLS 259076 · Company NMLS 2554765
Calculator rate assumptions refreshed November 9, 2026. Meet Mike
Take a quick, four-step tour. You can change the numbers as you go.
What if the rate changes?
These hypothetical scenarios keep your other entries the same. They are not available rate offers. A lower monthly payment does not necessarily mean a lower total borrowing cost.
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See amortization and explore extra principal
This schedule models loan principal and interest only. It excludes taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance, HOA, closing costs and any prepayment charge. Those costs can change. Extra payments are assumed applied to principal each month; confirm your servicer's instructions. The payment is not recast.
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Show month-by-month loan schedule
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Monthly rounding can adjust the final payment. The downloadable PDF is a starting-payment summary and does not include this extra-payment schedule.
A Kansas City payment example, with all assumptions shown
A hypothetical $400,000 home with $80,000 down, a $320,000 loan, a 6.50% fixed rate and a 30-year term has $2,022.62 in monthly principal and interest. Add $400 in property taxes ($4,800 a year), $150 in homeowners insurance ($1,800 a year), no PMI and $100 in HOA dues: $2,672.62 per month in modeled housing costs.
This is an illustration, not a current rate quote. HOA dues are usually a separate bill. Utilities, maintenance, flood insurance and upfront closing cash are additional.
Using the calculator for a home in Kansas or Missouri
Use the property's relevant county tax records as a starting point and ask about reassessments, exemptions and special assessments. A seller's tax bill does not guarantee your future bill. Use an insurance quote for the specific property and the actual HOA budget.
Johnson County, Kansas property tax resources · Jackson County, Missouri real estate tax resources
These are examples of metro-area county resources; use the jurisdiction where your property is located. The CFPB explains mortgage-payment components.
What goes into estimated APR?
The illustration assumes $1,200 in APR finance charges, zero points and 31 days of prepaid interest. It is not a lender-specific APR. APR combines the interest rate with estimated borrowing costs and applicable mortgage insurance. We assume zero points and regular monthly payments after an estimated prepaid-interest period. Conventional PMI ends at scheduled automatic termination, assuming current payments; FHA insurance follows its applicable duration and declining annual balance. Your actual closing date, fees, insurance and payment schedule can change APR.
CFPB finance-charge rules · CFPB APR method. Your lender’s Loan Estimate provides the transaction-specific APR.
A useful estimate starts with the whole picture.
What’s included?
Your fixed-rate loan payment, an estimate for taxes and homeowners insurance, applicable mortgage insurance, and HOA dues. Down payment and upfront program fees appear separately.
Why might my actual payment differ?
Your credit, property, loan program, points, and rate lock affect your final terms. Insurance quotes and a property's future tax bill may differ from the seller's current costs.
What should I budget for closing?
Your down payment is only one part. Closing fees, prepaid insurance and interest, and initial escrow deposits can add to the amount needed. Mike can build a property-specific estimate with you.
Can I use my lender's PMI quote?
Yes. For a conventional estimate, choose “Enter my lender's monthly PMI” and enter the dollar premium. This replaces the planning estimate. FHA and VA use their separate program assumptions.
Does a budget result tell me what I qualify for?
No. It estimates a home price using your entered costs and down-payment percentage. Income, debts, credit, property eligibility, program limits and underwriting still need review.
Does this include cash to close?
No. The recurring housing budget does not calculate closing fees, escrow deposits, prepaid expenses or all upfront cash. Ask Mike for a property-specific estimate.
How this estimate works & reliable sources
Principal and interest use a standard fixed-rate amortization formula. Annual taxes and insurance are divided by 12. Conventional PMI uses the Arch borrower-paid monthly rate card effective February 9, 2026: estimated credit range, loan-to-value, fixed-rate term, standard coverage and any two-borrower discount, with a 0.14% minimum annual rate. Assumes DTI under 45%, a primary one-unit non-manufactured home, non-refundable constant renewals and no other adjustments. This is a planning benchmark for KS/MO, not an insurer quote. You can instead enter the monthly premium from your lender. At 20% down this model includes no conventional PMI. FHA includes a 1.75% upfront premium and first-year monthly mortgage insurance calculated from the scheduled average balance, loan amount, term, and loan-to-value ratio. VA includes an applicable funding fee but no monthly mortgage insurance.
The result is an initial payment estimate, not a lifetime payment projection. FHA insurance may change as the loan balance declines; cancellation rules differ from conventional PMI. This assumes a primary-residence purchase with no subordinate financing and a property value equal to the price. VA eligibility and entitlement, FHA county limits, and conventional loan limits still need review.
Sources: Arch PMI rate card · Arch PMI rate card · CFPB payment components · HUD mortgage insurance tables · HUD monthly premium method · VA funding fees & exemptions · Fannie Mae low-down-payment options
PMI methodology source reviewed October 7, 2026. Calculator rate assumptions refreshed November 9, 2026. Mortgage News Daily averages are editable examples, not The Rate Shop's offered rates or APRs. No rate or approval is guaranteed.