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 FHA mortgage program has no set minimum score requirement to be approved for an FHA loan. Applicants with credit scores below 620 can go through a manual underwriting process to determine if they are eligible.