North Carolina Mortgage Calculator
North Carolina has the 18th-lowest effective property tax rate of the 50 states at 0.66% — $838 less a year than the 0.91% state average on a $335,000 home. Homeowners insurance averages $3,124 a year, the 14th-highest premium nationally and $404 more than the typical state.
All 100 North Carolina counties use the $832,750 baseline conforming limit for 2026, so any one-unit loan above it is a jumbo loan. FHA limits run from $541,287 to $832,750 by county.
On a $335,000 home, property tax and insurance add $445 a month in North Carolina, compared with $385 in South Carolina, $391 in Virginia, $392 in Tennessee, $414 in Georgia.
Loan Parameters
Total Monthly Payment
$2,637
Principal & Interest + Taxes + Insurance
APR 7.488%
Total Interest
$422,804
Total Cost
$902,443
Advanced Parameters
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Your down payment is below 20%. PMI is estimated at 0.72% annually and is removed here when your LTV reaches 80%.
Loan Summary
Payoff Date
Sep 2056
Interest / Principal
1.40x
Mortgage Insurance Ends
Feb 2035
50% Equity
Jul 2048
Amortization Schedule
| Period | Payment | Principal | Interest | PMI | Balance | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $24,144 | $3,045 | $21,099 | $2,171 | $298,455 | $36,545 |
| Year 2 | $24,144 | $3,266 | $20,877 | $2,171 | $295,189 | $39,811 |
| Year 3 | $24,144 | $3,503 | $20,640 | $2,171 | $291,685 | $43,315 |
| Year 4 | $24,144 | $3,758 | $20,386 | $2,171 | $287,928 | $47,072 |
| Year 5 | $24,144 | $4,031 | $20,113 | $2,171 | $283,897 | $51,103 |
| Year 6 | $24,144 | $4,323 | $19,820 | $2,171 | $279,574 | $55,426 |
| Year 7 | $24,144 | $4,637 | $19,507 | $2,171 | $274,937 | $60,063 |
| Year 8 | $24,144 | $4,974 | $19,170 | $2,171 | $269,963 | $65,037 |
| Year 9 | $24,144 | $5,335 | $18,809 | $724 | $264,628 | $70,372 |
| Year 10 | $24,144 | $5,722 | $18,421 | — | $258,906 | $76,094 |
| Year 11 | $24,144 | $6,138 | $18,006 | — | $252,768 | $82,232 |
| Year 12 | $24,144 | $6,583 | $17,560 | — | $246,185 | $88,815 |
| Year 13 | $24,144 | $7,062 | $17,082 | — | $239,123 | $95,877 |
| Year 14 | $24,144 | $7,574 | $16,569 | — | $231,549 | $103,451 |
| Year 15 | $24,144 | $8,124 | $16,019 | — | $223,425 | $111,575 |
| Year 16 | $24,144 | $8,714 | $15,430 | — | $214,710 | $120,290 |
| Year 17 | $24,144 | $9,347 | $14,797 | — | $205,364 | $129,636 |
| Year 18 | $24,144 | $10,026 | $14,118 | — | $195,338 | $139,662 |
| Year 19 | $24,144 | $10,753 | $13,390 | — | $184,585 | $150,415 |
| Year 20 | $24,144 | $11,534 | $12,609 | — | $173,050 | $161,950 |
| Year 21 | $24,144 | $12,372 | $11,772 | — | $160,679 | $174,321 |
| Year 22 | $24,144 | $13,270 | $10,874 | — | $147,408 | $187,592 |
| Year 23 | $24,144 | $14,234 | $9,910 | — | $133,175 | $201,825 |
| Year 24 | $24,144 | $15,267 | $8,877 | — | $117,908 | $217,092 |
| Year 25 | $24,144 | $16,376 | $7,768 | — | $101,532 | $233,468 |
| Year 26 | $24,144 | $17,565 | $6,579 | — | $83,967 | $251,033 |
| Year 27 | $24,144 | $18,840 | $5,304 | — | $65,127 | $269,873 |
| Year 28 | $24,144 | $20,208 | $3,936 | — | $44,919 | $290,081 |
| Year 29 | $24,144 | $21,675 | $2,468 | — | $23,244 | $311,756 |
| Year 30 | $24,138 | $23,244 | $894 | — | $0 | $335,000 |
North Carolina mortgage data
- Typical home value
- $334,773
- Zillow ZHVI, August 31, 2026 (U.S. $368,697)
- Effective property tax rate
- 0.66%
- $2,211/yr on a $335,000 home
- Average homeowners insurance
- $3,124/yr
- $260/mo
- 2026 conforming loan limit
- $832,750
- 100 counties
- High-cost counties
- 0
- None — baseline limit statewide
- 2026 FHA loan limit (1-unit)
- $541,287 – $832,750
- Varies by county — confirm on HUD
- Current 30-yr / 15-yr fixed average
- 7.03% / 6.42%
- Freddie Mac PMMS, September 24, 2026
North Carolina calculators by loan type
How much house can you afford in North Carolina?
Highest price where principal, interest, North Carolina property tax, insurance and PMI stay within 28% of gross income —10% down, 30-year fixed at 7.03%. Other debts lower these numbers.
| Household income | Housing budget / mo | Max home price | Down payment | vs typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,167 | $127,000 | $12,700 | 38% |
| $75,000 | $1,750 | $209,000 | $20,900 | 62% |
| $100,000 | $2,333 | $292,000 | $29,200 | 87% |
| $125,000 | $2,917 | $374,000 | $37,400 | 112% |
| $150,000 | $3,500 | $456,000 | $45,600 | 136% |
| $200,000 | $4,667 | $620,000 | $62,000 | 185% |
| $250,000 | $5,833 | $785,000 | $78,500 | 234% |
North Carolina mortgage payment by loan amount
30-year fixed at 7.03%, 20% down, with North Carolina property tax and insurance on the matching home price.
| Loan amount | P&I | Total / month | Income needed | Loan type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 mortgage | $1,001 | $1,364 | $59,000 | Conforming |
| $175,000 mortgage | $1,168 | $1,548 | $67,000 | Conforming |
| $200,000 mortgage | $1,335 | $1,732 | $75,000 | Conforming |
| $225,000 mortgage | $1,501 | $1,916 | $83,000 | Conforming |
| $250,000 mortgage | $1,668 | $2,101 | $91,000 | Conforming |
| $275,000 mortgage | $1,835 | $2,285 | $98,000 | Conforming |
| $300,000 mortgage | $2,002 | $2,469 | $106,000 | Conforming |
| $325,000 mortgage | $2,169 | $2,653 | $114,000 | Conforming |
| $350,000 mortgage | $2,336 | $2,837 | $122,000 | Conforming |
| $375,000 mortgage | $2,502 | $3,021 | $130,000 | Conforming |
| $400,000 mortgage | $2,669 | $3,205 | $138,000 | Conforming |
| $425,000 mortgage | $2,836 | $3,389 | $146,000 | Conforming |
| $450,000 mortgage | $3,003 | $3,573 | $154,000 | Conforming |
| $475,000 mortgage | $3,170 | $3,757 | $161,000 | Conforming |
| $500,000 mortgage | $3,337 | $3,941 | $169,000 | Conforming |
| $525,000 mortgage | $3,503 | $4,125 | $177,000 | Conforming |
| $550,000 mortgage | $3,670 | $4,309 | $185,000 | Conforming |
| $575,000 mortgage | $3,837 | $4,493 | $193,000 | Conforming |
| $600,000 mortgage | $4,004 | $4,677 | $201,000 | Conforming |
| $625,000 mortgage | $4,171 | $4,861 | $209,000 | Conforming |
| $650,000 mortgage | $4,338 | $5,045 | $217,000 | Conforming |
| $675,000 mortgage | $4,504 | $5,229 | $225,000 | Conforming |
| $700,000 mortgage | $4,671 | $5,413 | $232,000 | Conforming |
| $725,000 mortgage | $4,838 | $5,597 | $240,000 | Conforming |
| $750,000 mortgage | $5,005 | $5,781 | $248,000 | Conforming |
| $775,000 mortgage | $5,172 | $5,965 | $256,000 | Conforming |
| $800,000 mortgage | $5,339 | $6,149 | $264,000 | Conforming |
| $825,000 mortgage | $5,505 | $6,333 | $272,000 | Conforming |
| $850,000 mortgage | $5,672 | $6,517 | $280,000 | Jumbo |
| $875,000 mortgage | $5,839 | $6,701 | $288,000 | Jumbo |
| $900,000 mortgage | $6,006 | $6,885 | $296,000 | Jumbo |
| $925,000 mortgage | $6,173 | $7,069 | $303,000 | Jumbo |
| $950,000 mortgage | $6,340 | $7,253 | $311,000 | Jumbo |
| $975,000 mortgage | $6,506 | $7,437 | $319,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,000,000 mortgage | $6,673 | $7,621 | $327,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,100,000 mortgage | $7,341 | $8,357 | $359,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,200,000 mortgage | $8,008 | $9,093 | $390,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,300,000 mortgage | $8,675 | $9,829 | $422,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,400,000 mortgage | $9,342 | $10,565 | $453,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,500,000 mortgage | $10,010 | $11,301 | $485,000 | Jumbo |
Loan programs compared in North Carolina
$335,000 home, each program's typical minimum or default down payment, current average 30-year rate.
| Loan type | Down | Loan amount | Upfront fee | Monthly MI | Total / month | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 10% · $33,500 | $301,500 | — | $181 PMI | $2,637 | 7.488% |
| FHA | 3.5% · $11,725 | $328,932 | UFMIP $5,657 | $150 MIP | $2,790 | 7.761% |
| VA | 0% · $0 | $342,203 | Funding fee $7,203 | $0 | $2,728 | 7.242% |
| JumboLoan is conforming (≤ $832,750) | 20% · $67,000 | $268,000 | — | $0 | $2,233 | 7.030% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly mortgage payment on a $335,000 home in North Carolina?
$335,000 is the typical North Carolina home value. With 10% down on a conventional loan, the estimated payment is $2,637 per month ($2,012 principal & interest, $184 property tax, $260 insurance, $181 PMI) at 7.03% for 30 years, including North Carolina's 0.66% effective property tax rate.
What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in North Carolina?
$832,750 for a one-unit home in all 100 counties. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
How much income do I need for a $335,000 home in North Carolina?
About $114,000 a year if housing costs stay within 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. Lenders also look at total debt-to-income, usually capped around 43%–50%.
How much house can I afford in North Carolina on a $100,000 salary?
About $292,000 with 10% down, keeping the payment (including North Carolina property tax, insurance and PMI) within 28% of gross income at 7.03%. The typical North Carolina home ($334,773) needs roughly $114,000 a year.
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Data sources & assumptions
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — Weekly average as of September 24, 2026
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), typical home value, all homes — Default home prices; typical value as of August 31, 2026
- FHFA 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values (one-unit) — 2026 one-unit limits, 56 states & territories
- HUD FHA Mortgage Limits lookup — FHA floor $541,287; high-cost counties follow the conforming limit — confirm on HUD
- Effective statewide property tax rate (Tax Foundation, 2026 projections) — Statewide effective rate; county rates vary
- Average annual homeowners premium, $300K dwelling / $1K deductible (industry survey averages) — Statewide average premium
Estimates exclude lender origination fees, points and closing costs. See our methodology for formulas and limitations.