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How Much Home Can You Afford?

Estimate your maximum purchase price based on income, debts, and down payment using standard lending guidelines.

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Select your town to use its current local tax rate

Maximum Home Price

$379,000

With $100,000 down payment

Loan Amount

$279,000

Monthly Payment

$2,329

PITI + PMI

Qualifying Ratios

Housing Ratio (Front-end)27.9%

Max recommended: 28% of income

Debt-to-Income (Back-end)33.9%

Max recommended: 43% of income

Your affordability is limited by the housing-to-income ratio (front-end).

Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest$1,810
Property Tax$370
Home Insurance$150
Total$2,329

This estimate uses standard qualifying ratios (28% front-end, 43% back-end) and the Massachusetts average property tax rate. Actual pre-approval amounts may vary.

Property tax figures use the most recent published town rates (MA FY2026, NH 2025, RI FY2026, ME 2024) and are estimates only. Your actual tax depends on the assessed value, local exemptions, and annual rate changes — always confirm the current rate with the town assessor.

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