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Plans house down payment from target price, percent, timeline and savings rate. Use when saving for a first home; differs from savings-goal-calculator by closing costs vs generic goal. Returns monthly savings needed and milestones. 100% client-side.
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Plans how long it takes to save a home down payment based on your goal, current savings, monthly contribution, and the interest your savings earn. Shows the time to goal, the final balance, and the interest earned along the way.
A down payment is often the biggest savings goal a household sets, and the timeline depends on far more than the goal itself. Knowing the time to goal — and the monthly amount required — turns an abstract target into a concrete plan.
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First-time homebuyers, renters building a deposit, and anyone setting a specific savings goal with a target amount.
Enter your down payment goal
Enter your current savings balance
Enter your planned monthly contribution
Enter the annual interest rate on your savings account
Read the time to goal, final balance, and interest earned
Adjust the monthly amount to hit a target date
$40,000 goal, $10,000 saved, $500/month at 4% → about 4.5 years$20,000 goal, $0 saved, $500/month at 4% → about 3.6 years$50,000 goal, $25,000 saved, $750/month at 4% → about 2.8 yearsSaving $400/month instead of $300 toward a $30,000 goal can cut years off the timelineDoes this tool support multiple currencies?
Yes, select your currency from the dropdown. All calculations run locally in your browser.
Does this include closing costs?
No, it targets the down payment amount you enter.
What rate should I use?
The rate your savings actually earns, often 3-5%.
Can I plan for a future savings amount?
Yes, change monthly savings and re-run to see the schedule.
Is my data shared?
No, everything runs locally in your browser.
What is a typical down payment?
Many conventional loans want at least 20%, but 10% or less is possible with mortgage insurance.
Should I invest my down payment savings?
Generally no — a down payment is a near-term goal best kept in low-risk, liquid savings.
Authoritative specifications, standards, and in-depth reading for Down Payment Planner.
What you plan to save each month
Time to reach your goal
4 years 4 months
Final balance
$40,227.15
Interest earned
$4,227.15
Not financial advice
The results from this calculator are provided for general informational and educational purposes only. They are estimates based on the assumptions you enter and do not constitute financial, tax, legal, or investment advice, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial product. Tax codes, rates, and regulations change frequently and vary by country, state, and local jurisdiction — and may differ based on your individual circumstances, employer plan rules, and provider policies. Always verify the figures with current official sources and consult a qualified financial, tax, or legal professional before making any financial decision. All calculations run privately in your browser; nothing you enter is sent to our servers.
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