There is also a three-digit code number assigned to each currency, in the same manner as there is also a three-digit code number assigned to each country as part of ISO 3166. This numeric code is usually the same as the ISO 3166-1 numeric code.
This calculator uses these guidelines for determining how much house you can afford, which are similar to common underwriting criteria that mortgage lenders use. 1  Your total mortgage payment should be no more than 28 percent of your gross monthly income.
The total calculated should not be exceeded by the total monthly debt for you to qualify for a new home loan. For this, your lender would take your annual earnings of $40,000 and multiple it by 0.35 to get 14,000. Divide 14,000 by 12 months and your monthly debt, including your new mortgage payments, shouldn't exceed $1,200. For more help figuring out exactly what you can afford in order to qualify for a new mortgage, check out our Mortgage calculator.