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Affordability Calculator

How Much Home Can You Afford?

Enter your income, monthly debts, and down payment to get an instant estimate based on standard lending guidelines.

Your Financial Profile

Annual Household Income$90,000
$30,000$500,000
Monthly Debt Payments$500
0$5,000
Down Payment10%
3%50%
Interest Rate6.750%
2%12%
Loan Term

Estimates include principal, interest, and approximate taxes & insurance (1.5% annual). Actual qualification depends on credit score, lender guidelines, and property type.

Estimated Maximum Home Price

$305,788

Based on 43% back-end / 28% front-end DTI

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,167/mo
P&I: $1,785Tax & Ins: ~$382

Debt-to-Income Ratio

Excellent (35.6%)

Front-End DTI

28.9%

Target ≤ 28%

Back-End DTI

35.6%

Target ≤ 43%

Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratios

≤ 36% DTI — Excellent

Strong approval odds with the best rates. Most lenders prefer borrowers in this range.

37–43% DTI — Acceptable

Qualifies for most conventional and FHA loans. May require compensating factors.

> 43% DTI — High

Harder to qualify. Consider paying down debts or increasing your down payment.