--- title: How to use the Mortgage Estimator plugin description: Help users calculate estimated monthly mortgage payments based on loan details, interest rate, and property tax. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildfire.com/how-to-use-the-mortgage-estimator-plugin#main-content) [![buildfire](https://help.buildfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bf-wordmark-black.png?width=150&height=35&name=bf-wordmark-black.png)](https://help.buildfire.com?hsLang=en-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Log In](https://app.buildfire.com/login) [Log In](https://app.buildfire.com/login) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildfire Help Docs](https://help.buildfire.com/?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Add Functionality To Your App](https://help.buildfire.com/add-functionality-to-your-app?hsLang=en-us) 3. [Plugins to run operations & workflows](https://help.buildfire.com/add-functionality-to-your-app?hsLang=en-us#plugins-to-run-operations-workflows) # How to use the Mortgage Estimator plugin ## Help users calculate estimated monthly mortgage payments based on loan details, interest rate, and property tax. he Mortgage Estimator plugin lets users quickly estimate their monthly payments by entering basic information such as home value, down payment, interest rate, and loan term. It’s a simple, interactive tool that helps users plan their budgets and make informed financial decisions. --- #### **Requirements** - This is a Maximize plugin, available on specific plans only. --- #### **How to use the Mortgage Estimator plugin** 1. Log in, go to **Builder** in the left navigation 2. Click the **+** button to open the **Plugin Marketplace** - Search for **Mortgage Estimator**, then click **Add Plugin** - Name your plugin (e.g., “Home Loan Calculator”) and click **Add** 3. Click the **Content** tab: - Add **text, titles, or images** in the WYSIWYG editor to provide instructions or context for users - Use this area to explain how to fill out the estimator (e.g., “Enter home value, down payment, and interest rate to calculate your monthly payment.”) 4. Test the calculator: - Enter a **home value** - Choose **down payment** input type (either **amount** or **percentage**) - Enter the **annual interest rate** and **loan term (in years)** - (Optional) Add a **property tax percentage** - Click **Calculate** to view the estimated monthly payment - Switch between **amount** and **percentage** modes to see dynamic updates 5. Click the **Design** tab: - You can modify visual elements like corner radius, spacing, or typography to match your app’s theme (Optional) Enable **Advanced Mode** to access layout CSS and customize the appearance 6. Click the **Security** tab: - Turn on **Require Login** to restrict access to logged-in users - (Optional) Add **tag-based restrictions** to limit access to certain user groups 7. Click the **Tagging** tab: - Enable tagging to automatically assign a tag each time a user opens this feature - This helps you track which users interact with the estimator 8. Click the **Purchase** tab: - Check **Require Purchase** to enable a paywall - Choose your **product type** (e.g., Single Purchase or Subscription) - Upload an **image**, fill out purchase text, and **success/failure messages** 9. Click the **Analytics** tab to view feature performance: - Track how users interact with the estimator, including how often it’s used 10. 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