{"id":67351,"date":"2026-10-21T09:59:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T06:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/?p=67351"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T06:59:58","slug":"rv-loan-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/rv-loan-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"RV Loan Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"not-prose calculator-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculator-title\"><div class=\"flex items-baseline sm:items-center justify-between gap-2 sm:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center gap-2\"><span class=\"icon icon-calculator text-primary-700! text-base! dark:text-primary-300!\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2 id=\"calculator-title\" class=\"text-lg font-display font-bold\">Estimate Your RV Loan Payment and the True Cost of Ownership<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"calcdash-favorite group\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"favorite\" id=\"favorite\" data-favorite-id=\"67351\" data-favorite-title=\"RV Loan\" data-favorite-url=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/rv-loan-calculator\/\" data-favorite-excerpt=\"Estimate your RV loan payment, total interest and the total cost of the purchase, then add yearly ownership costs like insurance, storage, maintenance and fuel to see the true monthly cost of owning an RV.\" aria-label=\"Add to Favorites\" data-favorite-icon=\"icon icon-loan\">\n    <span class=\"icon icon-shape-star-empty\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n  <div class=\"calcdash-favorite__tip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n   <span class=\"favorite-tooltip\" id=\"favorite-tooltip\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"status\" id=\"favorite-status\"><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><form action=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/rv-loan-calculator\/\" method=\"POST\" class=\"calculator\" id=\"calculator-67351\" data-post=\"67351\"><fieldset class=\"fieldset-input is-2\"><legend class=\"sr-only\">Input Fields<\/legend><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-1\"><label for=\"field-1\">RV price<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"rv_price\" id=\"field-1\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-1 calc-info-1\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0.01\" value=\"60000\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-1\">$<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-1\">Purchase price of the RV, including options, delivery and dealer prep.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-2\"><label for=\"field-2\">Down payment<\/label><div class=\"field-group\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"down_payment\" id=\"field-2\" aria-describedby=\"calc-info-2\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"10\"\/><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-3\" name=\"enter_as\" aria-label=\"Enter as\"><option value=\"pct\" selected>% of price<\/option><option value=\"usd\">$ amount<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><small id=\"calc-info-2\">Most RV lenders want 10\u201320% down.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-3\"><label for=\"field-4\">Trade-in value<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"tradein_value\" id=\"field-4\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-4 calc-info-4\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-4\">$<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-4\">Credit for your current RV or trailer, applied to the purchase.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-4\"><label for=\"field-5\">Sales tax<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"sales_tax\" id=\"field-5\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-5 calc-info-5\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" value=\"6\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-5\">%<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-5\">Charged on the price minus the trade-in value in most states.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-5\"><label for=\"field-6\">Registration &amp; doc fees<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"registration_doc_fees\" id=\"field-6\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-6 calc-info-6\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"500\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-6\">$<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-6\">Title, registration and dealer documentary fees rolled into the loan.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-6\"><label for=\"field-7\">Interest rate (APR)<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"interest_rate_apr\" id=\"field-7\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-7 calc-info-7\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"7.5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-7\">%<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-7\">RV loans typically run a little above auto loan rates.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-7\"><label for=\"field-8\">Loan term<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-8\" name=\"loan_term\"><option value=\"10\" selected>10 years<\/option><option value=\"12\">12 years<\/option><option value=\"15\">15 years<\/option><option value=\"20\">20 years<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-8\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Yearly Ownership Costs (adjust the estimates)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-9\"><label for=\"field-10\">RV insurance<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"rv_insurance\" id=\"field-10\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-10\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"1200\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-10\">$ per yr<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-10\"><label for=\"field-11\">Maintenance &amp; tires<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"maintenance_tires\" id=\"field-11\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-11 calc-info-11\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"1500\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-11\">$ per yr<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-11\">A common rule of thumb is ~5% of the RV&#039;s value per year as it ages.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-11\"><label for=\"field-12\">Storage<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"storage\" id=\"field-12\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-12 calc-info-12\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"1800\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-12\">$ per yr<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-12\">Indoor storage, a lot spot or a pad hookup at home.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-12\"><label for=\"field-13\">Campground &amp; travel fees<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"campground_travel_fees\" id=\"field-13\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-13\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"2400\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-13\">$ per yr<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-13\"><label for=\"field-14\">Miles driven per year<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"miles_driven_per_year\" id=\"field-14\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-14\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"6000\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-14\">miles<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-14\"><label for=\"field-15\">Fuel economy<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"fuel_economy\" id=\"field-15\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-15 calc-info-15\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0.1\" value=\"8\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-15\">MPG<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-15\">Motorhomes: 6\u201310 MPG; towable trailers use the tow vehicle&#039;s MPG.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-15\"><label for=\"field-16\">Fuel price<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"fuel_price\" id=\"field-16\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-16\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"3.5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-16\">$ per gal<\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div class=\"buttons\"><button type=\"submit\" data-text=\"Re-Calculate\" id=\"calculate-button\" data-post=\"67351\">Calculate<\/button><button type=\"reset\">Reset<\/button><\/div><div class=\"field is-checkbox hidden!\" id=\"field-auto-calc\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"auto-calc\"><label for=\"auto-calc\">Calculate automatically<\/label><small>If enabled, the result will update automatically when you change any value.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"fieldset-result is-hidden\" aria-labelledby=\"result-title\" aria-live=\"polite\" role=\"region\"> <h3 class=\"result-title bg-gradient-to-r from-primary-50 to-gray-50 dark:from-primary-900 dark:to-gray-800\" id=\"result-title\"><span class=\"icon icon-s-pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> RV Loan Results<\/h3><div class=\"result-box\"><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-1\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Amount financed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-1\" data-unit=\"$\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-2\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Monthly payment<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-2\" data-unit=\"$\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-3\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Total interest<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-3\" data-unit=\"$\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-4\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Total cost of the purchase<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-4\" data-unit=\"$\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-5\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>True monthly cost incl. ownership<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-5\" data-unit=\"$\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result is-column\" id=\"output-6\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Compare Loan Terms<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-6\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result is-column\" id=\"output-7\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Yearly Ownership Costs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-7\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result is-column\" id=\"output-8\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Amortization schedule by year<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-8\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"result-actions\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-link\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" 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calcdash-ad--in-article\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1721569815777345\" data-ad-slot=\"6317458308\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div>\n<style id=\"wpcoderpro-inline-1\">.formula-box {\r\n\tborder-bottom: none !important;\r\n}<\/style><section class=\"formula-box\" aria-labelledby=\"formula-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"formula-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display mb-4\"><span class=\"icon icon-formula\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>RV Loan Formula<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\t<figure class=\"not-prose formula\">\r\n\t\t<figcaption class=\"formula-title\">Formula<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"text-base text-gray-800\" id=\"formula\">\n\\[ L = S - D - T + (S - T) \\cdot \\frac{t}{100} + F \\]\n\\[ P = \\frac{L \\cdot r}{1 - (1 + r)^{-n}}, \\quad \\text{where } r = \\frac{\\text{APR}}{1200} \\]\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\\(L\\) \u2014 amount financed (the loan principal)<\/li>\n<li>\\(S\\) \u2014 RV price (purchase price including options and dealer prep)<\/li>\n<li>\\(D\\) \u2014 down payment<\/li>\n<li>\\(T\\) \u2014 trade-in value credited toward the purchase<\/li>\n<li>\\(t\\) \u2014 sales tax rate (%), charged on the price minus the trade-in in most states<\/li>\n<li>\\(F\\) \u2014 registration and documentary fees rolled into the loan<\/li>\n<li>\\(P\\) \u2014 monthly payment<\/li>\n<li>\\(r\\) \u2014 monthly interest rate<\/li>\n<li>\\(n\\) \u2014 number of monthly payments (loan term in years \\(\\times\\) 12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The first formula computes how much you actually borrow after the down payment and trade-in, with sales tax and fees added. The second is the standard amortization formula that turns that amount into a level monthly payment over the loan term.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n<\/section>\n<style id=\"wpcoderpro-inline-459\">.calculation-box {\r\n\tborder-bottom: none !important;\r\n}<\/style><section id=\"calculation\" class=\"calculation-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculation-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"calculation-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display\"><span class=\"icon icon-unordered-list\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>RV Loan \u2013 Calculation Example<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> you buy an RV for $60,000, put 10% down with no trade-in, pay 6% sales tax and $500 in registration and doc fees, and finance the balance at 7.5% APR for 10 years (the calculator's default values).<\/p>\n<p>\\[ D = 60000 \\cdot 0.10 = 6000 \\]<\/p>\n<p>\\[ L = 60000 - 6000 - 0 + (60000 - 0) \\cdot 0.06 + 500 = 58100 \\]<\/p>\n<p>\\[ r = \\frac{7.5}{1200} = 0.00625, \\quad n = 120 \\]<\/p>\n<p>\\[ P = \\frac{58100 \\cdot 0.00625}{1 - (1.00625)^{-120}} \\approx 689.65 \\]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong> a monthly payment of about <strong>$689.65<\/strong>. Over 120 payments the loan costs roughly <strong>$24,658<\/strong> in interest, and the total cost of the purchase \u2014 down payment plus all payments \u2014 is about <strong>$88,758<\/strong>. Adding the default yearly ownership costs ($9,525 per year, or $793.75 per month) brings the true monthly cost to about <strong>$1,483.40<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\r\n<\/section>\n<h2>How to Use the Calculator<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Enter the <strong>RV price<\/strong> \u2014 the full purchase price including options, delivery and dealer prep.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your <strong>Down payment<\/strong> and choose whether it is a <em>% of price<\/em> or a <em>$ amount<\/em>. Most lenders expect 10\u201320% down.<\/li>\n<li>Add a <strong>Trade-in value<\/strong> if you are trading in a current RV or trailer.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>Sales tax<\/strong> rate for your state and any <strong>Registration &amp; doc fees<\/strong>. Both are rolled into the loan.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the <strong>Interest rate (APR)<\/strong> quoted by your lender and pick a <strong>Loan term<\/strong> from 10 to 20 years.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the <strong>Yearly Ownership Costs<\/strong> \u2014 insurance, maintenance and tires, storage, and campground and travel fees \u2014 to match your situation.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your <strong>Miles driven per year<\/strong>, <strong>Fuel economy<\/strong> (motorhomes typically get 6\u201310 MPG) and <strong>Fuel price<\/strong> so the calculator can estimate fuel spending.<\/li>\n<li>Review the results: amount financed, monthly payment, total interest, total cost of the purchase, and the true monthly cost including ownership. The comparison table shows the same loan at 10, 12, 15 and 20 years, and the amortization schedule breaks down every payment by year.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What the Results Mean<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>amount financed<\/strong> is rarely just the sticker price minus your down payment. Sales tax on a $60,000 RV can add thousands, and rolling registration and doc fees into the loan increases the principal further \u2014 every dollar you finance accrues interest for the life of the loan. The calculator shows this number first because it is the true starting point of the loan.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>monthly payment<\/strong> is the amortized amount that pays off the loan over your chosen term. RV loans are long by auto-loan standards \u2014 10 to 20 years is common \u2014 which keeps payments affordable but dramatically increases total interest. The <strong>total interest<\/strong> figure often surprises first-time RV buyers: on the default example, interest adds over $24,000, roughly 41% of the amount borrowed.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>true monthly cost<\/strong> is where this calculator differs from a basic loan calculator. The purchase price is only the beginning of RV ownership: insurance, maintenance, storage, campgrounds and fuel easily add $500\u2013$1,000 or more per month. Budgeting for the payment alone is a common and costly mistake, so treat the true monthly cost as the real number your household budget has to absorb.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>term comparison table<\/strong> illustrates the core trade-off in RV financing. Stretching a loan from 10 to 20 years can cut the payment by a third or more, but it can double or nearly double the total interest. Long terms also create a real risk on a depreciating asset: new RVs can lose 20\u201330% of their value in the first few years, so with a small down payment and a long term you can easily owe more than the RV is worth.<\/p>\n<h2>Assumptions, Limitations and Practical Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The calculation assumes a fixed interest rate and equal monthly payments. Variable-rate loans and loans with balloon payments will differ.<\/li>\n<li>Sales tax is computed on the price <em>minus the trade-in<\/em>, which is the rule in most states \u2014 check your state's treatment before relying on the figure.<\/li>\n<li>Ownership cost estimates are placeholders. Replace them with your own insurance quotes, local storage rates and travel plans; full-timers and heavy travelers should budget considerably more for campgrounds and fuel.<\/li>\n<li>Lenders usually cap the term by loan amount \u2014 roughly 10\u201312 years for small loans and up to 20 years only for larger ones (often $100,000+). Your credit score also strongly affects the APR you are offered.<\/li>\n<li>Some RVs qualify as a second home for mortgage-interest tax purposes if they have sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities \u2014 potentially making the interest deductible. Confirm with a tax professional.<\/li>\n<li>Making extra principal payments can cut years off the loan and save thousands in interest; see how with our <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/mortgage-payoff-calculator-with-extra-payments\/\">mortgage payoff calculator with extra payments<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Before committing, check whether the payment fits your budget using the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/debt-to-income-ratio-calculator\/\">debt-to-income ratio calculator<\/a>, and compare financing against a <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/personal-loan-calculator\/\">personal loan<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/boat-loan-calculator\/\">boat loan<\/a>, which follows similar mechanics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estimate your RV loan payment, total interest and the total cost of the purchase, then add yearly ownership costs like insurance, storage, maintenance and fuel to see the true monthly cost of owning an RV.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3168,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[30],"class_list":["post-67351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-finance","tag-mortgage"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3168"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67351"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67352,"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67351\/revisions\/67352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}