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How Much Home Can I Afford?

Get a quick estimate of your maximum purchase price and monthly payment for Conventional, FHA, and VA loans โ€” using current Idaho rates, taxes, and insurance.

This is an estimate for educational purposes. Adjust the sliders below and see results update in real time.

Your Information

Gross Annual Income

Before taxes, all household members

Annual Income$75,000
$20,000$300,000

Home Type

Affects HOA fees and property taxes

Monthly Debt Payments

Car loans, credit cards, student loans, etc.

Monthly Debts$500/mo
$0/mo$5,000/mo

Credit Score

Approximate middle score

Credit score affects your mortgage insurance rate on conventional loans. FHA insurance is the same regardless of credit.

Household Size

People living in the home (for DPA eligibility)

Down Payment Assistance

Showing 8 programs you may qualify for โ€” adjusts based on your income & household size above

Available programs filter automatically as you change your income and household size. Location-specific programs may also be available. Take the eligibility quiz for a full personalized match.

What You Can Afford

Based on $75,000/year income and $500/mo in debts

Max Housing Payment: $2,625/mo

Conventional

Eligible

3% down ยท 6.141% rate

Purchase Price$356,000
$100,000$356,000

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Down Payment3%
3%20%

$10,680 down on $356,000

Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest$2,102
Property Tax$184
Home Insurance$104
PMI$230
Total Monthly$2,620

Estimated Cash to Close

Down Payment$10,680
Est. Closing Costs$8,633
Seller Concession*- $5,611
Total Cash Needed$13,702

*Sellers are commonly covering ~65% of buyer closing costs via concessions in the current market.

Front-end DTI: 41.9%Back-end DTI: 49.9%

MI rate: 0.8%/yr

FHA

Eligible

3.5% down ยท 5.900% rate

Purchase Price$370,000
$100,000$370,000

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Down Payment3.5%
3.5%20%

$12,950 down on $370,000

Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest$2,155
Property Tax$191
Home Insurance$108
FHA MIP$167
Total Monthly$2,620

Estimated Cash to Close

Down Payment$12,950
Est. Closing Costs$8,926
Seller Concession*- $5,802
Total Cash Needed$16,074

*Sellers are commonly covering ~65% of buyer closing costs via concessions in the current market.

Front-end DTI: 41.9%Back-end DTI: 49.9%

MI rate: 0.55%/yr + 1.75% upfront (financed)

VA

Eligible

0% down ยท 5.589% rate

Purchase Price$393,000
$100,000$393,000

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Down Payment0%
0%20%

$0 down on $393,000

Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest$2,302
Property Tax$203
Home Insurance$115
Total Monthly$2,620

Estimated Cash to Close

Down Payment$0
Est. Closing Costs$9,825
Seller Concession*- $6,386
Total Cash Needed$3,439

*Sellers are commonly covering ~65% of buyer closing costs via concessions in the current market.

Front-end DTI: 41.9%Back-end DTI: 49.9%

No monthly MI ยท 2.15% funding fee financed into loan

Down Payment Assistance May Be Available

Based on your household size of 3 and income of $75,000, you may qualify for Idaho down payment assistance programs. Select a DPA program above to see how it reduces your cash to close!

Interest rates sourced from Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI). Loading latest rates... Rates reflect average locked rates including approximately 1 discount point, which sellers are commonly covering via concessions in the current market. Conventional rates adjust by credit score using OBMMI FICO/LTV breakdowns.

Property taxes use Idaho's average effective rate of 0.62% for single family homes. Homeowners insurance estimated at 0.35% of home value annually (~$1,400/yr on a $400k home).

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. It is not a pre-qualification or commitment to lend. Actual rates, payments, and qualification requirements may vary. Contact a licensed loan officer for a personalized assessment.