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How Much Can I Afford?

Calculate your maximum home purchase price based on your income, debts, and down payment.

Affordability Calculator

Payment Breakdown

$0.00
per month
Principal & Interest$0.00
Taxes$0.00
Insurance$0.00
HOA Dues$0.00
PMI$0.00
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$0.00
Loan Amount
$0.00
Your Debt-to Income Ratio
0.00%/ 50.00%
Allowable Debt to Income Ratio
50%/50%
Purchase Price$0
Down Payment$0
Summary:

Based on what you input into today your Total Payment would be $0.00 on a Conventional Loan with a 0.00% Down Payment. Your Debt-to-Income Ratio is 0.00% and the maximum allowable on this program type is 50%/50%.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much house can I afford based on my salary?

A common guideline is that your total monthly housing payment plus other debts shouldn't exceed 43% of your gross monthly income. Enter your annual income, existing monthly debts, and down payment above to see your estimated maximum home price using that guideline.

What counts as a monthly debt in an affordability calculation?

Recurring obligations that show up on your credit report — car payments, minimum credit card payments, student loans, and other installment or revolving debt. Utilities, groceries, and other living expenses are not included in the debt-to-income calculation, though you should still budget for them separately.

Does a bigger down payment increase how much house I can afford?

Yes, directly. Since your maximum loan amount is based on what monthly payment you can support, a larger down payment reduces the loan amount needed for the same purchase price — which can also help you avoid PMI on a conventional loan if you reach 20% down.

Is the 43% debt-to-income guideline a hard rule?

43% is a common qualifying threshold, but actual limits vary by loan program and lender — some programs allow higher DTI ratios with compensating factors like strong credit or reserves. This calculator gives you a starting estimate; a full pre-approval will confirm your actual number.

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