Mortgage Affordability Calculator

What will a lender let you borrow? Enter gross income and monthly debts for an estimate.

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Affordability calculator

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Estimates principal and interest only; property taxes and insurance are not included.

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Enter your gross monthly income to see what a lender may approve.

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Want to plan what you should spend?

Our Home Affordability Budget Planner is a far more detailed tool. See a sustainable range based on a 50/30/20 budget and full payment breakdown (taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance)—as well as the max a lender will approve.

Browse our educational articles to understand each loan type (FHA, VA, USDA, conventional), the implications of making a minimum down payment, mortgage insurance, and more.

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