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Mortgage Merlin
30-YR CONV6.41%▼0.04
FHA6.15%▼0.02
BANK-STMT7.25%▼0.03
DSCR7.60%▲0.05
JUMBO6.70%▼0.06
15-YR5.62%▼0.05
ITIN7.90%▼0.01
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Affordability calculator

Slide the inputs and switch loan types to see your estimated maximum home price update in real time. Nothing is stored.

$539,110
Est. max home price

Illustrative: 36% DTI, 30-yr term at the selected sample rate. Not a pre-approval, quote, or financial advice.

How this estimate works

We cap your housing payment at 36% of gross monthly income minus existing monthly debts, convert that into a loan amount using a standard 30-year amortization at the rate you select, and add your down payment. It’s the same logic a lender starts with — simplified for a quick gut check.

Self-employed note: enter the income a lender will actually count, not your gross revenue. On a conventional loan that’s net income after write-offs; on a bank-statement loan it’s closer to your deposits after an expense factor. Switching the loan type shows how much the rate alone moves your number.

What it doesn’t include

  • Property taxes, insurance, and HOA (these lower your max in reality).
  • PMI on low down payments.
  • Lender-specific overlays and reserve requirements.

For the full picture, read the self-employed mortgage guide or compare every option on the loan types page.

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