"Congratulations on buying a home. its a big step and its important for you to know not only how much you can qualify for but how much of a mortgage you are comfortable with. There is a big difference between qualifying for a mortgage and actually being able to pay for it.

Below is a great mortgage calculator that is yours to play with. Feel free to manipulate any of the fields to see what your new mortgage might look like. If you have any questions specifically about this calculator or the difference between qualifying and affording a mortgage reach out to me I'm happy to give you some insights from my years of experience.

Lastly if you feel like you are ready to be connected to a trustworthy mortgage professional who actually has your best interests at heart and not just a banks bottom line I'm happy to make a few of my personal recommendations to you. A mortgage professional can walk you step by step through the process and answer any questions you might have all with no obligation or pressure."