Richmond, Virginia Mortgage Calculator - Monthly Payment with Taxes, PMI & Insurance
Richmond is an independent city, so it is modeled as its own local jurisdiction at the county route level. Henrico County is modeled separately for the suburban Richmond market.
Loan Details
$70,000 · LTV 80%
Buyer Profile
Extra Payment
Optional principal-only payment used to estimate payoff speed and interest savings.
Monthly Payment
$1,770 Principal & Interest · $350 Property Taxes · $125 Other
Methodology and limitations
Last reviewed:
Methodology
Uses standard principal-and-interest mortgage math, then models housing-cost inputs such as tax, insurance, PMI, and extra-payment scenarios where available.
Limitations
Planning estimate only. Actual approval, escrow, PMI, fees, taxes, insurance, and closing disclosures depend on lender, property, borrower profile, and local rules.
Richmond, Virginia Mortgage Calculator - Monthly Payment with Taxes, PMI & Insurance
Virginia
Richmond is an independent city, so it is modeled as its own local jurisdiction at the county route level. Henrico County is modeled separately for the suburban Richmond market.
Use this mortgage calculator for Richmond, Virginia to estimate the monthly payment with principal, interest, configured annual taxes, eligible exemptions, and assistance programs when the buyer profile matches the conditions.
What This Estimate Uses
- Geographic level: county
- Configured property tax rate: 1.20%
- Configured benefits or exemptions: 2
- Reviewed sources: 3
What Changes in Richmond, Virginia
- Data level used: county. This page uses the most specific available data layer for Richmond, Virginia.
- Configured combined annual property tax rate: 1.20% before exemptions and buyer-specific conditions are applied.
- Configured down payment assistance programs: Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant.
Local Tax Assumptions
These are the annual tax assumptions configured for this page. The calculator applies them to the appropriate value, then accounts for exemptions or conditions when the buyer selects them.
- Virginia Local Real Estate Tax - 1.200%
Programs and Exemptions Included
These benefits do not mean automatic approval. The calculator models them when the buyer inputs match the configured eligibility conditions.
- Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant - 2% of sale price (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence)
- Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) - 20% of mortgage interest (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence, buyer has a Mortgage Credit Certificate)
When This Estimate Can Change
- The actual property tax bill depends on the address, overlapping taxing jurisdictions, approved exemptions, and appraised value.
- Home insurance, flood insurance, HOA dues, and PMI can vary by property, lender, and buyer profile.
- Configured closing costs include Virginia Deed Recordation Tax, but other settlement charges may appear on a real loan estimate.
2025 Local Home-Purchase Mortgage Market in Richmond, Virginia
Local home-purchase mortgage market context for Richmond, Virginia: in 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, Richmond logged 3,267 final-action applications. The mortgage denial rate was 6.46% and the originated share was 72.88%.
| Metric | Richmond | State |
|---|---|---|
| Final-action applications | 3,267 | 146,390 |
| Mortgage denial rate | 6.46% | 8.33% |
| Originated share | 72.88% | 70.59% |
Source: FFIEC HMDA 2025 (LAR modificado, compra de vivienda) · Texas vs California mortgage denial rates (methodology)
Local Data and Sources
Last editorial verification: May 15, 2026. This page combines the official data layers configured for Richmond, Virginia.
The sources used on this page are Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mortgage cost guidance, Virginia Tax local tax rates, Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant. Each source lists which rate, exemption, or program it validates and when it was last reviewed.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mortgage cost guidance - verified May 3, 2026 - General U.S. mortgage closing-cost and mortgage-cost guidance.
- Virginia Tax local tax rates - verified May 15, 2026 - Official source for Virginia local real estate tax rates by county and independent city.
- Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant - verified May 15, 2026 - Official source for Virginia Housing's DPA Grant eligibility and program structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some Virginia city names appear as county-level pages?
Virginia has independent cities that are separate taxing jurisdictions. The calculator keeps the existing state/county/city URL structure, so independent cities can appear at the county-level route when they are the primary local tax jurisdiction.
What Virginia assistance is modeled?
The state file models Virginia Housing's Down Payment Assistance Grant as a conservative purchase-price percentage estimate for eligible first-time buyers.
Why is Richmond a county-level page?
Richmond is an independent city in Virginia and sets its own local real estate tax rate.
Does this mortgage calculator include taxes and insurance?
Yes. This calculator estimates your full monthly housing payment by combining principal and interest with property taxes, homeowners insurance, and PMI when your down payment is below 20%. The result reflects a PITI-style payment rather than principal and interest alone, which helps you compare homes and loan scenarios more realistically before talking to a lender.
When does PMI apply on a mortgage?
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) typically applies when your loan-to-value ratio exceeds 80%, meaning your down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price. PMI is usually added to the monthly payment until you reach sufficient equity. This calculator includes PMI in the estimate when your inputs trigger it, so you can see how a smaller down payment affects affordability.