See What You Can Afford

Three free calculators: what you can afford, your real monthly payment, and how your debt affects approval.

In this guide

Numbers are easier to trust than advice. These three calculators use your real income, debts, and rate to show you what you can afford, what you'll actually pay each month, and where your debt-to-income ratio stands.

Find your maximum affordable home price
See your real monthly payment, taxes and insurance included
Check your debt-to-income ratio before applying
Compare how different interest rates change your payment
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How Much Home Can You Afford?

Calculate your maximum home price based on your income, debts, and savings. Uses the 28% front-end debt-to-income ratio lenders prefer.

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How This Works:

Lenders typically use the 28% rule: your monthly housing payment (including taxes and insurance) shouldn't exceed 28% of your gross monthly income. This calculator factors in your debts to give you a realistic maximum home price.

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Monthly Mortgage Payment Calculator

See exactly what your monthly payment will be, including principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA, and PMI (if applicable).

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About PMI:

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required when your down payment is less than 20%. PMI typically costs 0.5-1% of the loan amount annually. Once you reach 20% equity, you can request to have PMI removed.

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Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio Calculator

Check if your debt-to-income ratio qualifies you for a mortgage. Lenders want to see DTI below 43%, ideally below 36%.

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Max
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DTI Ratio Explained:

Under 36%: Excellent. You'll qualify for most loans with favorable terms.
36-43%: Good. You'll likely qualify, but may face slightly higher rates.
43-50%: Risky. Some lenders may approve you, but options are limited.
Over 50%: You'll need to reduce debt or increase income before qualifying.

The short version

  • Use the Affordability Calculator to find your max home price, based on the 28% rule lenders use
  • The Mortgage Payment Calculator shows your full monthly cost, not just principal and interest, but taxes, insurance, HOA, and PMI too
  • Check your DTI before applying for pre-approval, lenders want it below 43%, ideally below 36%
  • PMI adds 0.5% to 1% to your loan amount each year if you put down less than 20%
  • Small changes in your interest rate make a big difference in your payment and total interest
  • DFW's 2.1% property tax rate makes taxes a real chunk of your monthly housing cost

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