Home Affordability Calculator

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Determine how much home you can afford based on your income and existing debt. Lenders typically use 28% and 43% ratios.

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Enter Your Measurements

Results

Max Home Price

-46,971

$

Max Monthly Payment

-250.00

$

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Formula

Max Price = (Max Monthly Payment / Monthly Rate) / (1 - Down Payment %)

How to Use This Calculator

How to Use

  1. 1

    Enter your gross monthly income.

  2. 2

    Enter any existing debt payments (car loans, credit cards, student loans).

  3. 3

    Enter expected interest rate.

  4. 4

    See how much home you can afford.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 28/43 rules?

28 rule: Housing costs shouldn't exceed 28% of gross income. 43 rule: All debt payments (including mortgage) shouldn't exceed 43%.

Can I get approved for more?

Sometimes, but lenders use these ratios for good reason. Stretching beyond these limits increases default risk.
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About This Calculator

This calculator uses the formula: Max Price = (Max Monthly Payment / Monthly Rate) / (1 - Down Payment %). All calculations follow industry-standard methods. Results are estimates — always verify with a licensed professional for structural or code-compliant work.

Built and maintained by the CalcSmart team. Last updated March 2026.

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