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Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and first-time buyer programs for Montana homebuyers.

Median Home Price
$430K
Property Tax Rate
0.74%
Avg Closing Costs
$6K
1.5% of price
Avg Insurance
$2,100/yr
First-Time Buyer Program: MBOH Regular Bond Program
Up to $15,000 DPA

Mortgage Calculator — Montana

Pre-filled with Montana medians. Adjust for your property.

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$86,000
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years
MT avg
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$2,614
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$2,174
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$440
per month
Total Interest Paid
$439K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$783K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$344,000
Principal & Interest$2,174
Property Taxes$265
Homeowners Insurance$175
Total Monthly PITI$2,614

Closing Costs — Montana

Estimated closing costs based on Montana tax rates and fees.

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Montana: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$12,196
2.8% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$3,521
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$3,600
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$0
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$5,075
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$3,096
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$2,450
Recording Fee$150
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$796
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$2,100
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$1,034
Escrow Reserves$1,146
Total Closing Costs$12,196

Buying a Home in Montana

The median home price in Montana is $430,000, with property taxes averaging 0.74% annually. Montana's property tax rate is roughly in line with the national average.

Closing costs in Montana average $6K (1.5%% of purchase price). Montana does not charge a transfer tax, which helps keep closing costs lower. Homeowners insurance runs approximately $2,100 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Montana offers the MBOH Regular Bond Program for first-time buyers: Up to $15,000 DPA. Contact your state housing finance agency or a HUD-approved housing counselor for eligibility details and application steps.

Montana is a higher-cost market. At $430K median, buyers need significant savings or strong income. Down payment assistance and competitive rate-shopping become especially important.

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