Affordability calculator

Find a price range that fits your budget

Enter your income, debts and savings to see a comfortable price range and a stretch range, with New Hampshire property taxes built in.

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Affordability calculator

How much home could I afford?

Enter your income, debts and savings to see two price estimates, with New Hampshire property taxes and insurance included.

Your numbers

Car, student loan and minimum card payments.

How it estimates. Lenders compare your monthly debts, including the new housing payment, with your income before taxes. Comfortable keeps housing near 28% of income and all debts near 36%. Stretch lets all debts reach about 43%. Each program and lender sets its own limits, so yours could be higher or lower.

Comfortable (about 28% / 36%)
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Estimated monthly payment
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Principal and interest
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Property tax
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Home insurance
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Mortgage insurance (est.)
None
Loan amount
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Stretch (about 43%)
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Estimated monthly payment
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Principal and interest
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Property tax
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Home insurance
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Mortgage insurance (est.)
None
Loan amount
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Estimates only. This is not a pre-qualification, loan offer or commitment to lend. Mortgage insurance is a rough estimate and depends on your down payment and loan program. Your actual price range, rate and payment depend on your credit, income, debts, loan program and property.

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Questions

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The estimate covers your mortgage payment, not utilities. Most NH homes heat with oil or propane, so see heating a New Hampshire home to budget for heat.

Next steps: see how to get pre-approved in NH, buying before you sell, and whether NH Housing down payment help could fit. To compare towns, try buying power by town.

How do lenders decide how much I can borrow?

They compare your monthly debts, including the new house payment, with your gross monthly income. That's your debt-to-income ratio, and your credit, savings and loan program also play a part.

What counts as debt?

Minimum payments on car loans, student loans, credit cards and personal loans, plus child support or alimony. Utilities, phone bills and groceries aren't counted, but they belong in your own budget.

Should I borrow the most I qualify for?

Not necessarily. Your approval is a ceiling, and a comfortable budget also leaves room for savings, childcare, commuting and home repairs.

Why does my price range change from town to town?

Property taxes are part of your monthly payment, and NH rates vary widely by town. A lower rate could leave room for a higher price at the same payment.

Can I buy a home with student loans?

Student loans don't automatically rule you out. Each program counts the payment its own way, including loans in deferment or on an income-driven plan, so Tom will review your statements with you.

Reviewed October 30, 2026

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