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Thomas Picardy CFP®

thomas.picardy@lpl.com

3280 East Beltline Ct NE, Ste 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Main: 616.560.7678
Fax: 616.825.6024

Finding a home you love is one of life's biggest milestones, but it's easy for the excitement to get tangled up in the math. While guidelines like the '28/36 rule' give us a place to start, they don't tell your whole story. This calculator is designed to help explore how a mortgage might realistically fit into your life, so you can move forward with a clearer sense of what's possible for your budget.

Your Financial Snapshot

Enter your income, expenses, and loan preferences.

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Maximum Affordable Home Price

Buying a home is a big commitment that can carry some hidden costs, especially if you're a first-time buyer. Please reach out if you would like some additional information on the home-buying process.

You can afford a house up to

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Max Monthly Housing Payment (28% Rule)

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Maximum Monthly Debts

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Affordable Monthly Mortgage Payment

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These figures are estimates based on the information you provided and do not include additional homeownership expenses, such as property taxes, homeowners insurance, private mortgage insurance (PMI), HOA fees, or ongoing maintenance costs. For a comprehensive analysis that accounts for your complete financial picture, please consult with a financial professional.

 

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