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Mortgage Affordability Calculator
This calculator helps you estimate the maximum mortgage you can afford based on your income, debts, and desired down payment. It's a crucial tool for understanding your home-buying budget.
Understanding Mortgage Affordability
Determining how much house you can afford is a critical first step in the home-buying process. This mortgage affordability calculator simplifies the process by considering key financial factors.
Key Factors:
Annual Gross Income: This is your total income before taxes and other deductions. Lenders typically look at this figure to assess your capacity to repay a loan.
Monthly Debt Payments: This includes your existing financial obligations like credit card payments, student loans, car loans, and any other recurring debts. Reducing these can improve your borrowing power.
Down Payment: The upfront cash you pay towards the home's purchase price. A larger down payment reduces the loan amount needed and can lead to better loan terms.
Interest Rate: The percentage charged by the lender for borrowing money. A lower interest rate significantly reduces your monthly payments and the total interest paid over the life of the loan.
Loan Term: The duration over which you agree to repay the loan, typically in years (e.g., 15, 30 years). Longer terms mean lower monthly payments but more interest paid overall.
How the Calculator Works:
This calculator uses a common guideline that a borrower's total monthly housing expenses (including mortgage principal and interest, property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and potentially HOA fees) should not exceed 28% of their gross monthly income. Additionally, all monthly debt obligations, including the estimated mortgage payment, should not exceed 36% of their gross monthly income. The calculator estimates the maximum loan amount you can qualify for, from which your affordability is derived.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate only. Actual loan approval and amounts may vary based on lender policies, credit score, market conditions, and other factors. It is recommended to consult with a mortgage professional for personalized advice.
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function calculateMortgageAffordability() {
var annualIncome = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualIncome").value);
var monthlyDebtPayments = parseFloat(document.getElementById("monthlyDebtPayments").value);
var downPayment = parseFloat(document.getElementById("downPayment").value);
var interestRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("interestRate").value);
var loanTermYears = parseFloat(document.getElementById("loanTermYears").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
if (isNaN(annualIncome) || isNaN(monthlyDebtPayments) || isNaN(downPayment) || isNaN(interestRate) || isNaN(loanTermYears) ||
annualIncome < 0 || monthlyDebtPayments < 0 || downPayment < 0 || interestRate < 0 || loanTermYears <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
// Lender Guidelines (common ratios)
var maxHousingRatio = 0.28; // 28% of gross monthly income for PITI
var maxDebtRatio = 0.36; // 36% of gross monthly income for PITI + all other debts
var grossMonthlyIncome = annualIncome / 12;
// Estimate other monthly housing costs (taxes, insurance, HOA) – as a percentage of income for simplicity
// This is a rough estimate and can vary wildly. Lenders use more precise methods.
var estimatedOtherHousingCosts = grossMonthlyIncome * 0.10; // Assuming 10% for taxes, insurance, etc.
var maxTotalMonthlyDebtPayment = grossMonthlyIncome * maxDebtRatio;
var availableForMortgagePrincipalAndInterest = maxTotalMonthlyDebtPayment – monthlyDebtPayments;
// Calculate maximum affordable P&I payment based on the 28% rule
var maxPitiPaymentAllowed = grossMonthlyIncome * maxHousingRatio;
var maxPiPaymentAllowedByHousingRatio = maxPitiPaymentAllowed – estimatedOtherHousingCosts;
// The actual maximum P&I payment is the lower of the two calculations
var maxPiPayment = Math.min(availableForMortgagePrincipalAndInterest, maxPiPaymentAllowedByHousingRatio);
if (maxPiPayment 0) {
maxLoanAmount = maxPiPayment * (Math.pow(1 + monthlyInterestRate, numberOfPayments) – 1) / (monthlyInterestRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyInterestRate, numberOfPayments));
} else {
// Handle zero interest rate scenario (unlikely for mortgages, but for completeness)
maxLoanAmount = maxPiPayment * numberOfPayments;
}
var affordableHomePrice = maxLoanAmount + downPayment;
// Format results
var formattedMaxLoanAmount = maxLoanAmount.toLocaleString(undefined, { style: 'currency', currency: 'USD' });
var formattedAffordableHomePrice = affordableHomePrice.toLocaleString(undefined, { style: 'currency', currency: 'USD' });
var formattedMaxPiPayment = maxPiPayment.toLocaleString(undefined, { style: 'currency', currency: 'USD' });
var formattedEstimatedOtherHousingCosts = estimatedOtherHousingCosts.toLocaleString(undefined, { style: 'currency', currency: 'USD' });
resultDiv.innerHTML = `
Estimated Mortgage Affordability:
Maximum Loan Amount: ${formattedMaxLoanAmount}
Estimated Maximum Affordable Home Price: ${formattedAffordableHomePrice}
Estimated Maximum Monthly Principal & Interest Payment: ${formattedMaxPiPayment}
(Note: This estimate includes an assumption of ${formattedEstimatedOtherHousingCosts} per month for property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and potential HOA fees.)
`;
}