Mortgage Affordability Calculator
Calculate mortgage affordability from income, debts, rate, term, and deposit assumptions.
- Last reviewed
- August 26, 2026
- Cost
- Free to use
- Data
- Runs in your browser
- Reviewed by
- Anton Jonson
Mortgage Affordability Calculator
Methodology
How this calculator handles inputs
This calculator uses the values you enter above and applies the formula explained in the guide below. Results update in the browser and are intended for quick planning, comparison, and sanity-checking.
- Use consistent periods, currencies, and units across inputs.
- Review any assumptions before using the result in a decision.
- Recalculate when rates, prices, tax rules, or business terms change.
Important note
This tool provides general planning information only. It is not tax, legal, financial, accounting, or investment advice. Check the current rules for your location and speak with a qualified professional before making a high-stakes decision.
Guide
How it works
Use this calculator to estimate how much mortgage you may be able to afford.
What this calculator does
The mortgage affordability calculator estimates maximum monthly payment, maximum loan amount, and maximum property value.
It uses:
- gross monthly income
- monthly debts
- annual interest rate
- loan term
- deposit percentage
Mortgage Affordability Formula
Max Monthly Payment = Gross Monthly Income x 28% - Monthly Debts
The calculator then converts that payment into an estimated loan amount.
Example calculation
If gross monthly income is 8,000, monthly debts are 500, and the mortgage rate is 6%, the calculator estimates the maximum loan and home value.
When to use this calculator
- setting a home search budget
- testing rate assumptions
- checking debt impact
- estimating deposit needs
FAQs
Is this mortgage approval?
No. It is a planning estimate. Lenders use full underwriting rules.
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