Enter your income and monthly debts to see the home price and loan that fit comfortably within standard debt-to-income guidelines.
Lenders look at two ratios: your housing payment versus income (the front-end ratio) and all your monthly debt versus income (the back-end ratio). The classic guideline is 28% and 36%, though qualified mortgages allow up to 43% and many Lexington programs go higher with compensating factors.
Lowering your other monthly debts or raising your down payment both increase the price you qualify for. This tool solves for the home price where your full payment — including taxes, insurance, and PMI — still fits inside the limits you set.