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Unit 1 : Lesson 4: How much can you afford to borrow?

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How to use the home mortgage qualifying worksheet

Estimate the purchase price of the home you would be able to buy and the down payment you can afford. Complete each entry based on your personal finances. If your Total Monthly Housing Cost (B) is not more than your Allowable Monthly Housing Cost (A), and your Total Monthly Debt (D) is not more than your Allowable Monthly Debt (C), you may be qualified for this mortgage.

Home Mortgage Qualifying Worksheet
Monthly Gross Income
  Borrower's annual income $___________
  Co-borrower's annual income + $___________
  Total gross annual income $___________
      Divide total gross income by 12 ÷ 12
  Total gross monthly income $___________

Allowable Monthly Housing Cost (A)
  Total monthly gross income $___________
      Multiply by 28% x .28
Allowable monthly housing costs $___________ (A)
   
Mortgage Amount  
  Home purchase price $___________
  Down payment - $___________
  Mortgage loan amount $___________

Monthly Taxes and Insurance  
  Home purchase price $___________
      Multiply by .0025 (local prices vary) x .0025
  Estimated monthly taxes and insurance $___________

Monthly Housing Cost (B)  
  Monthly payment on 30-year loan (see chart here) $___________
  Estimated monthly taxes and insurance + $___________
  Condo or homeowner's fee (if applicable) + $___________
Total monthly housing costs $___________ (B)
   
Allowable Monthly Debt (C)  
  Total monthly gross income $___________
      Multiply by 36% x .36
Allowable total monthly debt $___________ (C)
   
Other Monthly Debt Payment  
  Car payment $___________
  Credit card(s) payments + $___________
  Student loan + $___________
  Other + $___________
  Total monthly debt payments $___________

Total Monthly Debt (D)  
  Total monthly housing cost $___________
  Total other monthly debt + $___________
Total monthly costs $___________ (D)

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