House Affordability Calculator
Enter your income, existing debts, and down payment to find the maximum home price you can comfortably afford using standard lender guidelines.
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Car payments, student loans, credit cards, etc.
Max Home Price
$350,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$2,000
Max Loan Amount
$300,000
Based on 28% housing ratio and 36% total DTI rule.
How to use the house affordability calculator
- Enter your annual gross income and total monthly debt payments.
- Enter your available down payment and the expected mortgage interest rate.
- The calculator applies the 28/36 debt-to-income rule to find your maximum home price.
Common use cases
- First-time buyers: Get a realistic price range before you start shopping.
- Down payment planning: See how saving more upfront expands your buying power.
- Rate sensitivity: Compare affordability at 6% vs 7.5% rates.
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Preguntas frecuentes
- Is this house affordability calculator free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All calculations run in your browser.
- Does my data leave my device?
- No. Your income and financial details never leave your device.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes. The tool is mobile-first and works on iPhone Safari and Android Chrome.