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How do lenders assess how much I can afford per month?

Generally, lenders calculate that the homebuyer shouldn't pay more than 30 to 32% of gross income for principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI), or 40 to 42% for both PITI and monthly debts combined.

The easiest way to make a quick estimate of the mortgage amount you may qualify for requires applying the two basic formulas used by lenders for loan application. Keep in mind that the loan balance will vary over the term of the loan, although the monthly payment remains the same.

Two lender formulas:

30 to 32% formula
Total monthly housing costs (PITI) = 30 to 32% (or less) gross monthly income
40 to 42% formula
PITI + all monthly debts = 40 to 42% (or less) gross monthly income
In this section, discover the steps that will prepare you to look for a home. I provide details on everything from questions to ask Me, to getting your finances organized.

The more prepared you are as you start looking for a new home, the easier and more enjoyable the process will be. Thanks to the wide variety of services offered by Royal LePage, I've got you covered every step of the way.
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Once you have decided to sell your property, the first thing is to list your property – establishing with Me the terms and conditions of the sale.

I will ask you to sign a Listing Agreement – an official document granting Me and My brokerage permission to represent you in the marketing and sale of your property.

I will help you sell your property faster and easier, getting your full value for your investment.
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House hunting begins at home... with planning. Before you grab the road maps and hit the streets, you need to know how expensive a house you can afford to buy.

Knowing your affordable
price range will bring your house hunting into focus.
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Moving is definitely not easy, but this section offers tips to make the whole experience easier, less trying, and less expensive.

"Good Planning is the
Key to a Successful
Move."
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