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Affordability Calculator

How much can you afford?

Enter your financial details to find your maximum purchase price, based on Canadian mortgage stress test rules and GDS/TDS ratios.

Income & Debts

Car loans, student loans, credit cards, lines of credit

Mortgage Details

Current typical rate: ~4.5%

30-year amortization requires 20%+ down payment.

Housing Costs
Monthly costs factored into your qualification

% of home value per year (typical: 0.5% - 2%)

50% of condo fees count toward GDS/TDS ratios

You could afford up to

$445,173

Based on 6.5% stress test rate GDS is the binding constraint

Maximum Mortgage

$407,423

Includes $12,250 CMHC insurance

Your Down Payment

$50,000

11.2% of purchase price

Monthly Payment

$2,775.96

All housing costs included

CMHC Insurance

$12,250

Premium rate: 3.1%

Stress Test Qualification

You qualify at 6.5% (your rate 4.5% + 2%, or 5.25%, whichever is higher).

Stress test monthly mortgage payment: $2,729.02

Debt Service Ratios
Lenders use GDS and TDS to determine how much you can borrow
GDS (Gross Debt Service)(binding constraint)39.0%

Limit: 39.0%

TDS (Total Debt Service)42.6%

Limit: 44.0%

Monthly Payment Breakdown
At your actual rate of 4.5%
Mortgage (principal + interest)$2,254.98
Property tax$370.98
Heating$150.00
Total Monthly Housing Cost$2,775.96

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