There are a number of factors that determine how much you monthly mortgage payment will be. These factors include: the amount you borrow, the duration of the loan, the amount of your down payment, points you paid, the closing costs you paid, and the state of your credit.

Your loan amount is the main factor involved in determining the repayment amount. Obviously the more you borrow, the higher your payment will be; however, the amount you borrow could impact the interest rate you pay. If you borrow above the conforming loan limit regulated by the government you will pay a premium interest rate to the lender.

The duration of the loan also affects the payment amount. Mortgages with shorter term lengths come with lower interest rates. The lower the duration of the mortgage the less risk there is for the lender. Mortgages with longer term lengths come with higher interest rates due to increased risk.

The down payment you make affects your mortgage payment amount by reducing the principal balance and affecting the interest rate. Points paid at closing also reduce the interest rate; points are pre-paid interest paid at closing in exchange for a lower interest rate. Other factors that affect the monthly payment include the closing costs. If you take a