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$2,639/mo40.5% DTI, within target

Details of the estimate

Your plan

VA planning model: 41% is a DTI review benchmark, not a hard maximum. VA underwriting gives significant weight to residual income and may allow a higher ratio with justification.

Program assumptions

Estimated monthly housing payment

$2,639 / month

Within planning target Loan typeVA

40.5% total DTI41% planning target

Loan amount
$357,525
Total obligations
$5,339/mo
Cash to close
$8,750
Cash remaining
-$750

Payment anatomy

$7,525 financed
  • Principal + interest$2,201.34
  • Property tax$262.50
  • Home insurance$175.00
  • Mortgage insurance / fee$0.00
  • HOA / other$0.00
  • Estimated cash is short by $750.
  • VA residual-income and entitlement calculations are not evaluated.

Goal simulator

What would make this home fit?

Independent paths

  • Reduce monthly debt

    $0 neededAlready meets this DTI target.

  • Raise gross income

    $0 neededAlready meets this DTI target.

  • Increase down payment

    0.0% down$0 before closing costs.

  • Reach a lower rate

    Current rate worksIllustrative only; future rates are unknown.

  • Adjust the home price

    $350,000 fitsUses the same cash, debts, term, taxes, and insurance inputs.

  • Current goal result

    40.5%$2,639/mo housing estimate.

Planning estimate, not a preapproval. Results are educational estimates based on the assumptions shown. They exclude items such as discount points, lender overlays, residual-income tests, county loan limits, location eligibility, taxes that vary by jurisdiction, and other costs. Rates and program rules change. Confirm eligibility, fees, insurance, taxes, and qualification with a licensed lender and appropriate housing professionals.