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Debt-to-income is used in many situations. Can you purchase a home? Can you rent a home? Can you afford an auto payment? Use the calculator to determine how much debt you have compared to your income.
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The first step in buying a house is determining your budget. The mortgage qualifier calculator walks you through the process of finding out how much you can borrow. You can calculate your mortgage qualification based on income, purchase price or total monthly payment.
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This calculator will help you to decide whether or not you should refinance your current mortgage.
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