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The mortgage borrowing calculation determines how much you can potentially borrow for a home loan based on your income, existing debts, and the lender's debt-to-income ratio requirements. It helps estimate your maximum borrowing capacity before house hunting.
The calculator uses the mortgage borrowing formula:
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Explanation: The equation calculates how much of your income can be allocated to mortgage payments after accounting for existing debts.
Details: Knowing your maximum borrowing amount helps set realistic home price expectations and prevents overextending financially. Lenders use similar calculations to determine loan eligibility.
Tips: Enter your gross annual income, the lender's maximum debt-to-income ratio (typically 0.36), and your total annual debt payments (car loans, credit cards, etc.). All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What's a typical debt-to-income ratio?
A: Most lenders prefer ratios below 0.36, meaning no more than 36% of your income goes toward debt payments including the new mortgage.
Q2: Should I borrow the maximum amount?
A: Not necessarily. Consider your lifestyle, savings goals, and potential future expenses before borrowing the maximum.
Q3: Does this include property taxes and insurance?
A: This basic calculation doesn't include taxes/insurance. Some lenders may include these in their ratio calculations.
Q4: How often should I recalculate this?
A: Recalculate whenever your income changes significantly, you pay off debts, or interest rates change substantially.
Q5: What if I have irregular income?
A: For self-employed or commission-based earners, lenders may average 2-3 years of income or use more conservative calculations.