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    US Home Affordability Calculator 2026

    See how much house you can afford based on income, debts, down payment, and current mortgage rates.

    Last updated: 2026-06-01

    Your Finances

    $

    1.00 Lakh

    $

    Five Hundred

    3% (Minimum)20% (No PMI)50%
    %
    $

    You Can Afford

    Maximum Home Price

    $332,682

    Based on your income and debts

    Loan Amount

    $266,146

    Down Payment

    $66,536

    Monthly Payment

    $2,332

    Affordability

    good

    Debt-to-Income Ratio33.99%
    0%≤36% (Good)43%+ (High)

    Monthly Payment Breakdown

    Principal & Interest
    Property Tax
    Insurance

    Monthly Costs

    Principal & Interest$1,861
    Property Taxes$333
    Home Insurance$139
    Total Monthly$2,332

    Income Analysis

    Monthly Gross Income$8,333
    Front-End Ratio (Housing)27.99% (max 28%)
    Back-End Ratio (Total Debt)33.99% (max 36%)

    Increase Your Buying Power

    Pay Down Debt

    Reducing monthly debt payments increases how much you qualify for.

    Increase Down Payment

    Larger down payment means smaller loan and no PMI at 20%.

    Improve Credit Score

    Better credit = lower interest rates = more buying power.

    Hidden Costs to Consider

    Closing Costs2-5% of home price
    Moving Expenses$1,000 - $5,000+
    Furniture & Appliances$5,000 - $20,000+
    Maintenance Reserve1-2% of home value/year
    Emergency Fund3-6 months expenses

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    Data sources

    Rates and thresholds on this page are based on official publications. Verify against the source for your specific circumstances.

    Lenders use additional criteria (credit score, reserves, PMI). This is a planning tool, not a pre-approval.

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