Payment calculator on a homepage hero: Spotlight or Aurora
The monthly payment is the answer borrowers came for, so a theme that makes it big wins. Pair with the mortgage payment calculator.
Theme showcase
Mortgage calculator theme examples, and when to use each
The right theme is the one a borrower doesn't notice: it looks like your site, so they keep typing.
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PrequalFunnel has 12 calculator themes. Ledger, Minimal and Compact are on every plan; Glass, Soft UI, Aurora, Editorial, Image hero and Spotlight unlock on Producer; Depth 3D, Particles and Dashboard on Brokerage. Each has light, dark and auto modes and takes any of 20 palettes. The previews on this page are live calculators.
Key takeaways
- Pick by page type first, taste second.
- Ledger, Minimal and Compact cover most needs on every plan.
- Every theme supports light, dark and auto, and any palette.
- Preview any theme free; the plan check happens when you save.
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How should you use this showcase?
Use the live previews on this page to judge themes on your own terms: switch between light and dark, try a palette close to your brand, and look at the result panel, which is where borrowers spend their attention. Every preview is a working calculator, so type in real numbers.
A theme controls structure: layout, surfaces, shadows, effects and how results are presented. A palette controls your colors. The two are independent, so once you have found a structure that fits, you can dress it in your brand colors without starting over. Fonts, corner radius and every label and button are adjustable on top. More detail is on the calculator themes page.
Anyone can preview every theme. The plan check only happens when you save a theme to a calculator, so you can try the Brokerage themes before deciding whether they are worth it.
Which theme should you use, and when?
One line on what each theme is for. Plan shown is the lowest plan that includes it.
| Theme | Use it when | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Ledger | You want a clean, numbers-first default that suits any lender site | Every plan |
| Minimal | Your site is airy and modern, or the calculator shares the page with a lot of copy | Every plan |
| Compact | Space is tight: sidebars, narrow columns, popups and mobile-heavy traffic | Every plan |
| Glass | Your page has a photo or gradient background the calculator should sit over | Producer |
| Soft UI | Your brand is calm and tactile, with soft colors and rounded shapes | Producer |
| Aurora | A landing page needs the calculator to be the visual centerpiece | Producer |
| Editorial | The calculator lives inside a blog post or guide and should read like the article | Producer |
| Image hero | You want a home or neighborhood photo above the inputs, curated or your own | Producer |
| Spotlight | You want the monthly payment or max price front and center in a split layout | Producer |
| Depth 3D | A premium brand wants layered cards with a sense of depth | Brokerage |
| Particles | A tech-forward brand wants a subtle animated backdrop on a hero section | Brokerage |
| Dashboard | Comparison and amortization calculators need results laid out like a report | Brokerage |
How do you pair calculator, theme and page type?
Start from what the borrower is doing on the page, then choose the calculator, then the theme.
Affordability on a first-time buyer page: Image hero or Soft UI
These pages sell a feeling as much as a number. Pair a warm photo with the affordability calculator.
DTI or required-income on a pre-qual page: Ledger
Qualifying maths needs to look trustworthy, not decorative. Ledger with the DTI calculator reads like a worksheet.
Rate-and-term or 15 vs 30 comparisons: Dashboard or Ledger
Side-by-side results and amortization tables need room and structure. Pair with the refinance calculator.
Calculators inside blog posts: Editorial or Minimal
Keep the reading flow; a loud theme mid-article looks like an ad.
Popups, bubbles and sidebars: Compact
Small containers punish wide layouts. Compact keeps every field visible without scrolling inside a scroll.
Light, dark or auto: which mode should you pick?
Every theme has all three. Auto follows the visitor's device setting and is the safest default.
Light or dark (fixed)
- Match a site that is always light or always dark
- In light mode your palette sets every color
- In dark mode your palette sets the primary and button colors; neutral surfaces come from the theme
- Override per embed with data-color-mode
Auto
- Follows the visitor's phone or computer setting
- Fits sites that already switch with the device
- Contrast is corrected automatically in both modes
- One setting, no second embed needed
How do palettes fit in?
Choose one of 20 palettes as a starting point, or set your own primary, button, background, surface, text and result colors. Pick the button color first: it is the lead-form call to action, so it should contrast with everything around it. Then save the combination as your own theme and apply it to every calculator and widget in one step. If a palette and theme don't work together, change one, not both, so you can tell what fixed it.
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FAQ · 9 questions
Questions loan officers ask
Which calculator theme is best for conversions?
There is no universal winner. The theme that matches your site and keeps the result and button easy to see usually does best. Start with Ledger or Spotlight and compare lead rates over a few weeks.
Which themes are free?
Ledger, Minimal and Compact are on every plan, including Originator. The other nine unlock on Producer or Brokerage.
Can I preview a Brokerage theme before upgrading?
Yes. Every theme can be previewed on any plan. The plan check only happens when you save a theme to a calculator.
Are the previews on this page real calculators?
Yes. They are live calculators in each theme, so you can enter numbers and switch modes. They are there to try the design, not to submit a lead.
Do themes change the calculator's maths?
No. Themes change layout and appearance only. Fields, formulas, definitions and disclaimers are the same in every theme.
What is Soft UI?
Our name for a neumorphic theme: soft, raised surfaces with gentle shadows. It suits calm, minimal brands.
Can I use my own photo in Image hero?
Yes. Pick from curated, licensed photos or upload your own. Use images you have the rights to.
Will an animated theme slow down my page?
Effects load only for themes that use them. Particles pauses off screen and respects reduced-motion settings. For older audiences or slow phones, Ledger or Minimal is still the safest choice.
Do I need to re-embed when I switch themes?
No. Themes load from your saved settings at run time, so your site updates without new code.
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