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How Big a Mortgage Can I Afford?

 Not only does owning a home give you a haven for yourself and your family, it makes great financial sense, too. 

This calculation assumes a 28 percent income tax bracket. If your bracket is higher, your savings will be, too. 

                      Rent: __________________  

                  Multiplier: X       1.32

 Mortgage payment: __________________

 Because of tax deductions, you can make a mortgage payment—including taxes and insurance—that is approximately one-third larger than your current rent payment and end up with the same amount of income. 

For more help, use our Financial Calculators

 

  

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