Whether you can afford a mortgage, depends on a lot of a factors. If you have good credit, you will probably get a good interest which will lower your mortgage payment. Your lifestyle can also affect whether you can afford a mortgage. If you are used to going to nice restaurants, buying high end,and other high end lifestyle, then you need to make sure that you stay in the dollar that you are paying for rent in order to maintain your current lifestyle.
As much as you want and can afford.
You can find the Bank of Montreal mortgage rates on the official BMO website. They also have a How much can I afford calculator to help you decide if you can afford a mortgage.
The calculator I am sure you are referring to is the mortgage rate calculator. This inputs your income and monthly bills and makes sure you can afford a mortgage.
How much of a mortgage you can afford clearly depends upon your income level. You can apply for a mortgage and will usually be preapproved for a certain amount depending upon your credt, income and other factors.
There are a wide variety of mortgage lenders that staff representatives the specialize in helping you determine what types of mortgages you can afford. Alternatively, one can use an online mortgage calculator.
Based on a 30 year mortgage with a 4.5% interest rate, you could afford a house that was worth $230,025
no but it can help you figure out how much you would pay and how much you can afford.
It depends on how much money you are making. If you can comfortable afford to pay for a 15 year mortgage then you should do this. If you are going to be struggling to make the mortgage payment then you should get a 30 year mortgage.
You should get preapproved for a mortgage before you start looking for a home. This will help you understand how much you can afford and make your offer more competitive.
You should get pre-approved for a mortgage before you start house hunting. This will help you understand how much you can afford and make you a more competitive buyer.
Zillow's Home Affordability Calculator will help you determine how much house you can afford by analyzing your income, debt, and the current mortgage rates.
The best place to get a first home mortgage is through a bank or even a mortgage broker. They often will offer the best rates and advise on how much one can afford to pay for a first home.