There are so many different kinds of mortgages available now that people with special requirements can probably find something that suits them perfectly. But becuase of the great variety, there is no simple, accurate formula that can tell you how big a house payment lenders will qualify you for.
Still, the Mortgage Bankers Association of America does have a way for you to make a rough estimate of how much you can afford if you are choosing a 30-year fixed rate loan -- the most popular mortgage now.
The MBAA says that, in general, you monthly housing costs (including mortgage payment, taxes, insurance and other fixed expenses) should be between 25% and 28% of your local monthly income. Those monthly housing costs plus other long-term debts (expenses extending more than 10 months into the future, such as car payments or other installment loans), should not exceent 36% of your before-tax monthly income.
But be aware that there may be exceptions to the above guidelines. And you might be able to qualify for a larger mortgage using a different kind of loan
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