We agree with the contractor that the damages resulting from increased interest rates are consequential damages. Increases in interest rates are not caused by delays in completion of construction contracts.
So you can multiply your current rent by 1.33 to arrive at a rough estimate of a mortgage payment. Hereâs an example: If you currently pay $1,500 per month in rent, you should be able to comfortably afford a $2,000 monthly mortgage payment after factoring in the tax benefits of homeownership.
Zillow's mortgage affordability calculator helps you determine what you can comfortably afford to pay based on your personal circumstances. It evaluates the percentage of your monthly income that goes toward existing debts to help identify how much extra you have to spend on a mortgage payment.