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.
It's getting easier for home buyers to get approved for an FHA-backed home loan. Major lenders are now approving FHA mortgage applications for borrowers whose credit scores are 580 or better, a drop of 60 point as compared to last year, when FHA lenders required credit scores of 640 or better.