How much money should you have saved before buying a house?
How much do you have to make a year to afford a $400000 house?
To afford a $400,000 house, borrowers need $55,600 in cash to put 10 percent down. With a 30-year mortgage, your monthly income should be at least $8200 and your monthly payments on existing debt should not exceed $981. (This is an estimated example.)
How much of a mortgage can I afford based on my salary?
The rule of thumb is you can afford a mortgage where your monthly housing costs are no more than 32% of your gross household income, and where your total debt load (including housing costs) is no more than 40% of your gross houshold income. This rule is based on your debt service ratios.Jan 7, 2021