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Home Affordability Calculator

Estimate a realistic property budget from income, equity, monthly payment, interest and closing costs.

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Guidance

Home Affordability Calculator:

Use the result as decision support, not as individual advice. For finance topics, scenarios, total cost, risk, term and personal affordability matter.

How to use the result better

  • Calculate conservative, realistic and optimistic cases.
  • Look beyond monthly values to total cost or final value.
  • Keep safety buffers before making a decision.

Common mistake

One attractive figure can mislead when fees, taxes, rate changes, volatility or long terms are ignored.

Is this financial advice?

No. It is an orientation tool and does not replace individual financial, tax or investment advice.

Why are scenarios so important?

Small changes in interest, return, term or costs can change the result significantly.

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How to use the result well

  • Compare several scenarios: Change the key values and check how much the result changes.

  • Use related calculators: Decisions often become clearer when you also calculate costs, timeframes or alternatives.

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Formula

How the result is calculated

Loan amount ≈ monthly payment × 12 ÷ (interest + repayment)

Example

Worked example

With €4,500 net income, €60,000 equity and a 35% payment share, the calculator estimates a rough budget.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income should go to the payment?

Many households use roughly 30–40% of net income, but a safety buffer is important.