Wages vary in the United States as well. For example, the national median salary for entry-level project managers is $89,286, for established project managers is $96,425, for IT project managers is $100,000, and for engineering project managers is $107,472. Directors of PMOs make the most, raking in a solid $134,791 on average a year.
The typical bank limit on monthly mortgage payments is about 28 percent of your gross monthly income. Therefore, the bank thinks you can devote up to 28 percent of your household income to your mortgage payment and expenses (including taxes, insurance and association dues).
For potential homeowners, the benefit of an FHA mortgage is the flexible lending standards. Conventional mortgage lenders require a 20 percent down payment. FHA borrowers can qualify to finance 96.5 percent of the home loan, making only a 3.5 percent down payment, which is easier to manage than 20 percent.