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Mortgage Affordability Calculator

Estimate a practical home-price range from income, debts, down payment, interest rate, taxes, insurance, HOA and a debt-to-income limit.

Estimated affordable home price
Change the inputs and calculate.
Max housing payment
Estimated loan
Down payment
Total DTI

Calculation breakdown

Gross monthly income
Existing monthly debts
Estimated monthly tax + insurance
Principal & interest allowance

How mortgage affordability is estimated

This calculator starts with gross monthly income and your chosen maximum debt-to-income ratio. Existing monthly debts are subtracted from that limit. It then solves for a home price whose estimated principal, interest, property tax, insurance and HOA fit inside the remaining housing budget.

Important: affordability is not the same as approval. Lenders may use different DTI limits, qualifying rates, insurance estimates and credit standards.

What to do with the result

Treat the estimate as a ceiling to investigate, not a spending target. A lower purchase price can leave more room for repairs, utilities, savings and changes in taxes or insurance.

Frequently asked questions

What is DTI?

Debt-to-income ratio compares required monthly debt payments with gross monthly income.

Does the estimate include property tax and insurance?

Yes. It includes the property-tax rate, annual homeowners insurance and monthly HOA amount you enter.

Is this a mortgage preapproval?

No. It is an estimate and does not evaluate credit, assets, lender overlays or documentation.

Results are estimates for informational purposes only. Verify important financial, tax, real-estate or investment decisions with a qualified professional.