How Much Home Can I Afford

Before you start looking at homes, it’s a good idea to find a target price range that you can afford. A mortgage lender will want to make sure you can qualify for the down payment, plus a monthly mortgage payment made up of principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI).

Interest rates and your personal finances will influence the amount of house you can afford. For a quick estimate of a monthly mortgage payment for which you may qualify use the following worksheet. Remember, it’s always good to talk to a lender before you start shopping for a home. I can refer you to lenders suited to your specific financial needs.


Calculate Your Mortgage Payments
Use the form below to calculate various mortgage scenarios.
  INPUT INFORMATION Purchase Price:   $     
  Down Payment:   $     
Annual Interest Rate:    % 
Number of Years:   yrs
  TOTALS Monthly Payment Before Taxes & Insurance:   $     
  Monthly Payment After Est. Taxes & Insurance:   $     

 
Calculate Maximum Monthly Payment & Maximum Purchase Price
Use the form below to calculate your maximum monthly payment & maximum purchase price.
  INCOME Annual Gross Income:   $     
  MONTHLY LONG TERM OBLIGATIONS Child Care:   $     
  Credit Cards/Loans:   $     
Autos:   $     
Other:   $     
  MORTGAGE INFORMATION Down Payment:   $     
  Annual Interest Rate:    % 
Number of Years:   yrs
  TOTALS Maximum Monthly Mortgage Payment:   $     
  Maximum Purchase Price:   $     
 
 AGGRESSIVE TOTALS Maximum Monthly Mortgage Payment:   $     
  Maximum Purchase Price:   $