Alabama Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your Alabama mortgage payment with PMI, property tax, and closing costs.
Useful for home buyers in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and all of Alabama.
Useful for home buyers in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and all of Alabama.
Why use an Alabama Mortgage Calculator?
Alabama has one of the lowest property tax rates in the US. This calculator estimates your payment, PMI, property tax, and closing costs.
Alabama has one of the lowest property tax rates in the US. This calculator estimates your payment, PMI, property tax, and closing costs.
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Alabama Property Tax: The average effective property tax rate is about 0.41%. Closing costs in AL are typically 2-5% of the purchase price.
Average Home Prices in Major Alabama Cities (2024)
| City | Detached | Semi-Detached | Townhouse | Condo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $300,000 | $250,000 | $200,000 | $180,000 |
| Montgomery | $250,000 | $200,000 | $180,000 | $160,000 |
| Mobile | $220,000 | $180,000 | $160,000 | $140,000 |
| Huntsville | $320,000 | $270,000 | $230,000 | $210,000 |
| Tuscaloosa | $210,000 | $180,000 | $160,000 | $140,000 |
Note: Prices are approximate averages for 2024 and may vary by neighborhood and property features.
How Mortgage Rules Work in Alabama
- Property Tax: Alabama's average effective property tax rate is about 0.41%. Property taxes are paid annually and may be included in your monthly payment.
- PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance): If your down payment is less than 20%, you must pay PMI, which is added to your monthly payment until you reach 20% equity.
- Closing Costs: Alabama's closing costs include title insurance, attorney fees, and other expenses.
Example: On a $250,000 home with 10% down in Birmingham, you pay PMI and property tax. Closing costs are typically 2-5% of the purchase price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Alabama has a property tax. The average effective rate is about 0.41% of the assessed value. Property taxes are paid annually.
PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) is required when your down payment is less than 20%. It protects the lender and is added to your monthly payment until you reach 20% equity.
Closing costs in Alabama are typically 2-5% of the purchase price and include title insurance, attorney fees, and other expenses.