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How Much House Can I Afford?

Before you start house hunting, figure out what you can realistically afford. This calculator uses industry-standard debt-to-income ratios to show you a conservative, standard, and stretch budget -- so you can shop with confidence instead of guessing.

How Much House Can I Afford?

Enter your financial details to see what price range works for your budget.

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Debt-to-Income Spectrum

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Your existing debts already use 5.6% of your gross income, leaving 30.4% for housing under the 36% rule.

Recommended

Conservative

28% DTI

$283.1K

~$1,641.31/mo P&I

Standard

36% DTI

$304.7K

~$1,781.80/mo P&I

Risky

Stretch

43% DTI

$369.2K

~$2,199.77/mo P&I

Stretching to 43% DTI leaves very little room for savings, emergencies, or lifestyle spending. Most financial advisors recommend staying at or below the 28% front-end ratio.

Understanding Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratios

The 28% Rule (Front-End Ratio)

Most financial advisors recommend spending no more than 28% of your gross monthly income on housing costs -- including your mortgage payment, property taxes, and insurance.

The 36% Rule (Back-End Ratio)

Your total debt payments -- housing plus car loans, student loans, and credit cards -- should stay below 36% of your gross monthly income for a comfortable financial position.

43% FHA Maximum

43% is the maximum DTI most FHA lenders will approve. Being this stretched leaves little room for emergencies, retirement savings, or unexpected expenses like home repairs.

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